Inside Queen Elizabeth II's luxury helicopter as it goes on sale for staggering 7-figure sum
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THE plush interior of Queen Elizabeth II's luxury helicopter is revealed for the first time as it goes on sale.
King Charles is flogging the trusty eight-seater red Sikorsky and replacing it with two £8.5million eco-friendly Leonardo choppers.
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Queen Elizabeth II's luxury helicopter is going on sale
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The plush interior of the Queen's chopper is revealed for the first time as it goes on sale
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King Charles is flogging the trusty eight-seater red Sikorsky and replacing it with two £8.5million eco-friendly Leonardo choppers
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The late monarch's copter is expected to fetch at least £5million
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Exclusive pictures, the first of its interior, show comfy grey leather and suede seats and a royal blue carpet.
Tinted windows, magazine racks, a cordless phone and a wooden clock are among the other extras.
The chopper, which has flown 5,222 hours, was described as a 'Head of State Aircraft' with 'one owner since new' when listed for sale by Aero Asset.
It was part of the late monarch's fleet from 2009 until her death in 2022 and is expected to fetch at least £5million.
Her Majesty made countless trips in it, although royal experts claim she feared flying.
One was from Sandringham to Windsor shortly after her 96th birthday just months before she died.
Meanwhile, her customised Range Rover is also for sale.
The supercharged L322 she used between 2006 and 2008 has modifications including side steps, rear grab handles and a dog guard for her corgis.
It has done just under 120,000 miles and is tipped to sell for up to £70,000 at Iconic Auctioneers, of Ashorne, Warks.
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