Inside iron maidens ed force one see on board heavy. Iron maidens ed force one completed its part of the book of souls tour. Iron maidens bruce dickinson gives tour of bands plane ed. Oct 16, 2015 the book of souls licensed to youtube by wmg on behalf of plg uk frontline. Bruce dickison talks to us about his new plane and you can see just. All of the information about iron maidens new album the book of souls. Things briefly looked grim for iron maidens ed force one, a modified boeing 747400 that recently was damaged in a towing accident on a runway in. Iron maidens private plane crashed into a tow truck at an airport in chile. As the 2016 tour draws to a close, we look back at the fun we had with ed force one. It is, of all things, a pianoled number written by dickinson about the crash of the r101 airship during its maiden overseas voyage in 1930. Iron maiden released the book of souls last year, and theyre about to hit the road for a world tour in support of their sixteenth studio album. The plane, a boeing 747400, began its illustrious life as a commercial passenger aircraft for air france as fgith in 2003.
Iron maiden 747400 landing at fort lauderdale intl duration. Saying goodbye to iron maidens ed force one flightradar24 blog. Book of souls tour, iron maiden touches down under in a 747. Things briefly looked grim for iron maidens ed force one, a modified boeing 747 400 that recently was damaged in a towing accident on a runway in. Iron maidens boeing 747 damaged in collision with truck. Iron maidens 747 jet badly damaged, two people injured, in. The band are currently on their book of souls tour in south america and. According to cnn, two airport workers were hurt as a result of the crash. Iron maiden is currently in the middle of a sixcontinent, 35city tour in a chartered 747. The successful and enduring band will close download festival 2016 in.
So iron maidens new plane is much bigger than their previous boeing 757 and 747. Iron maiden the book of souls encyclopaedia metallum. Iron maiden will soon embark on an extensive world tour in support of their latest album, the book of souls. Get official iron maiden merchandise including exclusive items, jerseys, accessories and more. Metal rock band iron maiden is going to have to continue its 2016 global tour without the support of its specially decorated boeing 747. Piloted by bruce dickinson, iron maiden makes its second stop in tulsa, ok on the book of souls world tour. Aug 28, 2015 the book of souls licensed to youtube by wmg on behalf of plg uk frontline. Iron maiden unveils its awesome boeing 747 for book of. Iron maiden singer bruce dickinson, as iron maiden are to soar to new heights for their 2016 world tour, when dickinson. Jun 07, 2016 take a rare look inside iron maidens ed force one plane with bruce dickinson. When it comes to flying, hes licensed to handle commercial airliners, separating him from weekend warrior pilots who fly tiny cessnas. Australian spotters were all chomping at the bit to get a glimpse of the 747 painted up especially for the tour. Iron maiden, the book of souls a theatrical, 10minute track that respects the roots of one of heavy metals most glorious bands, but also looks forward with wonder. Iron maidens boeing 747 damaged in collision with truck at chile.
The book of souls, will kick off on february 24 in florida. Iron maidens the book of souls tour has landed in north. Iron maiden singer to pilot 747 for world tour lonely planet. The plane called ed force one after the bands mascot, eddie is. To access this page, you may need an iron maiden fanclub membership. Go inside iron maiden s new boeing 747 plane video. Two ground workers have been hospitalised after iron maidens plane crashed into a tow truck at an airport in chile. Iron maiden hallowed be thy name drum cover by ami kim. Take a rare look inside iron maidens ed force one plane with. Iron maiden announce first us dates of the book of souls. Opinions on the bands output after reuniting with singer bruce dickinson and guitarist adrian smith have divided their fan base, but while the book of souls follows the same pseudoprogressive formula as its direct predecessors, the fire and vigor of classic iron maiden is heard more than occasionally throughout the album. Things briefly looked grim for iron maidens ed force one, a modified boeing 747400 that recently. Iron maiden s personal boeing 747 jet was badly damaged in an airport runway accident in santiago, chile on saturday morning. Iron maidens 747 jet badly damaged, two people injured, in airport.
Aug 25, 2015 when iron maiden hits the road air next year in support of their forthcoming album, the book of souls, the band will be doing so in style. The accident required the replacing of both of the boeing 747s port side. Ed force one onwards and upwards again iron maiden. Feb 18, 2016 iron maiden released the book of souls last year, and theyare about to hit the road for a world tour in support of their sixteenth studio album. The only time they appeared to downsize a little was when adrian smith left the. Mar, 2016 iron maidens boeing 747 was badly damaged after colliding with a tow truck at chiles santiago international airport on saturday march 12. Incident occurred while the plane was refueling in santiago, chile on saturday morning.
The 180tonne tour plane that iron maiden used to fly itself to canada its 64 meters wide. Severe damage at a south american airport left the band on the hunt for a new ed force one. Iron maiden are to soar to new heights for their 2016 world tour, when singer bruce dickinson flies the group around in a boeing 747 400 jumbo jet. In addition to the injuries suffered by the tug operators, two engines on the. British rock band iron maiden have been involved in a serious plane. The plane called ed force one after the bands mascot, eddie. Iron maiden private jet crashes into a truck and injures two. Iron maidens boeing 747 was badly damaged after colliding with a tow truck at chiles santiago international airport on saturday march 12. Iron maiden unveils its awesome boeing 747 for book. The book of souls world tour was a concert tour by iron maiden, held in support of their sixteenth studio album, the book of souls. A closer look at ed force one iron maidens jet rock pasta.
Iron maiden singer bruce dickinson, as iron maiden are to soar to new heights for their 2016 world tour, when dickinson flies the group around in a boeing 747 400 jumbo jet. Two of the refurbished 747400 s engines were damaged during a saturday runway incident in santiago, chile, which injured two workers. Tears of a clown is dedicated to the actor robin williams. Getting them around the world is this beautiful boeing 747400 named ed force one. Iron maidens personal boeing 747 jet was badly damaged in an.
For iron maidens the book of souls world tour, the guys upgraded a bit. The incident required the replacing of both of the boeing 747s port side jet. Iron maidens bruce dickinson just got involved with wwii. Iron maiden are to soar to new heights for their 2016 world tour, when singer bruce dickinson flies the group around in a boeing 747400 jumbo jet. Bruce dickinsons finest hour, realized by maiden, and immortalized by a record store dayexclusive picture disc that does justice to an amazing story. The veteran rockers have their very own boeing 747400. Iron maidens tour jet ed force one damaged on south. The book of souls is now my favorite iron maiden album prior was a toss up of somewhere in time, number of the beast and seventh son. Iron maiden private jet crashes into a truck and injures. Jun 07, 2016 forget a tour bus, iron maiden has a tour boeing 747 and this fascinating video gives fans of the group a rare peek inside it.
Iron maiden singer bruce dickinson to fly band on world. The book of souls world tour is expected to visit around 35 countries including, firstever iron. Iron maiden 747400 landing at fort lauderdale intl. Australian airspace when they bring the book of souls world. In recent years, theyve not produced anything punchy like wrathchild, the trooper, or run to the hills. Iron maidens damaged ed force one 747 on runway in chile. This being maiden, the vinyl of the book of souls is a triple. Actually, tescos support of the book of souls makes sense. Iron maidens boeing 747400, ed force one, as used during the book of souls world tour in 2016 fotoduspublic domain. Take a rare look inside iron maidens ed force one plane with bruce dickinson. Iron maidens 747 jet badly damaged, two people injured.
Mar 12, 2016 two ground workers have been hospitalised after iron maiden s plane crashed into a tow truck at an airport in chile. Iron maidens 747 jet badly damaged, two people injured, in airport runway accident incident occurred while the plane was refueling in santiago, chile on saturday morning. Iron maidens ed force one plane in crash at chilean airport. Iron maidens tour jet ed force one damaged on south american. The book of souls licensed to youtube by wmg on behalf of plg uk frontline. Iron maidens jet damaged and ground tug operators hurt in collision iron maiden were formed in 1975. You can change your location at the bottom of this page. The book of souls, kicked off on february 24 in sunrise, florida a suburb. Click here to login or subscribe your location is currently set to united states please ensure this country matches the country of your billing address. Paul bruce dickinson born 7 august 1958 is an english singer, songwriter, musician, airline pilot, entrepreneur, author, and broadcaster. The boeing 747400 jet will carry band, crew and stage production and equipment over 55,000 miles around the world visiting around 35 countries on the book of souls world tour 2016.
Iron maiden inside ed force 1 bruce dickinson takes delivery of. It was announced that for the book of souls world tour the band would fly in a boeing 747400 converted to haul the band, its gear and equipment to the various cities around the world. Mar 12, 2016 iron maidens 747 jet badly damaged, two people injured, in airport runway accident incident occurred while the plane was refueling in santiago, chile on saturday morning. The heavy metal band will start flying in their own boeing 747400 jumbo jet called ed force. Iron maidens boeing 747 damaged in collision with truck at. Iron maiden limited edition ed force one model plane announced. Vocalist bruce dickinson will pilot a boeing 747 400 jumbo jet to play in six of the seven continents as they travel over 55,000 miles around the globe. Mar 14, 2016 towing accident tears apart iron maidens 747. The story of the iron maiden boeing 747 actually begins far before they came to acquire the aircraft. How iron maiden made the boeing 747 badass again adweek.
Iron maiden limited edition ed force one model plane. Iron maiden unveils its awesome boeing 747 for book of souls. It is the bands first studio double album, and also their longest to date, with a total length of 92 minutes. Iron maidens bruce dickinson gives tour of bands plane. Iron maiden, like many other bands of this longevity, need an editor, and one would have helped reform the book of souls from a ninetyminute bloated monster into a sixty or even seventyminute masterpiece. Iron maidens jet damaged and ground tug operators hurt in. The lead single speed of light is my least favorite song though not a bad one on the album where the red and the black, tears of a clown, empire of the clouds and book of souls are my favorites with the others being very catchy and great to listen. The accident happened when a pin connecting the plane to the truck dislodged. Australian spotters were all chomping at the bit to get a glimpse of. He is known for his work as the lead singer of the heavy metal band iron maiden and is renowned for his wideranging operatic vocal style and energetic stage presence. F gith, the former air france 747400 that would become tfaak. The lead single speed of light is my least favorite song though not a bad one on the album where the red and the black, tears of a clown, empire of the clouds and book of souls are my favorites with the others being very catchy and great.
Mar, 2016 iron maidens private plane crashed into a tow truck at an airport in chile. Today, the legendary metal band detailed their first us leg, which will kick off in ft. The band jetted to the us for the first date of their the book of souls world. Chilean airport workers hospitalised after iron maidens plane ed. Fgith, the former air france 747400 that would become tfaak. With every step theyve taken on their 40 year long career, theyve seemed to find a way to get bigger and, somehow, better. And lead singer bruce dickinson personally flew it to canada. Iron maiden singer bruce dickinson is going to fly the band around the world on their tour next year. Iron maidens private jet ed force one damaged in crash and 2. Two airport workers were reportedly injured in the accident, according to the bbc. May 20, 2016 it was announced that for the book of souls world tour the band would fly in a boeing 747400 converted to haul the band, its gear and equipment to the various cities around the world.
The first iron maiden album not to be released through emi. This boeing features the iron maiden logo, ready for their book of souls. Iron maidens boeing 747 grounded after runway incident in. Iron maiden to tour world via boeing 747 comments lambgoat. Forget a tour bus, iron maiden has a tour boeing 747 and this fascinating video gives fans of the group a rare peek inside it. It also caused major damage to the plane, which is called ed force one by iron maiden and their fans. Inside iron maidens ed force one see on board heavy metal bands very own jumbo jet. Iron maiden have always been a band to do things on a large scale. The english heavy metal band iron maiden performs a live concert at the scandinavian heavy metal festival. When iron maiden hits the road air next year in support of their forthcoming album, the book of souls, the band will be doing so in style. Iron maiden are about as fashionable as jeremy clarksons waistline.
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