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image captionPrince Philip flew the plane in 1959, believed to be the first and so far only time a member of the Royal Family has flown a single-seat plane
A plane flown by the Duke of Edinburgh is to be restored as a flying club pays tribute to the long-serving consort.
Prince Philip, who died aged 99 on 9 April, flew solo in the Druine Turbulent in 1959.
Derby Aero Club, which is behind the restoration, believes it is the only single-seat aircraft to have been flown by a member of the Royal Family.
People completing the Duke of Edinburgh s Award have helped in the restoration.