IRON MAIDEN's Bruce Dickinson Visits Boeing In Seattle; Video Available
August 14, 2012, 11 years ago
IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson is not only known for his music, he's a huge aviation buff and a huge fan of Boeing. Dickinson is a pilot with a commercial rating and recently launched an aviation services firm in the UK. He's also flown Iron Maiden in a Boeing 757 named Ed Force One during their world tour.
Randy Tinseth, vice president, marketing for Boeing Commercial Airplanes in Seattle recently had the opportunity to show Dickinson the new Boeing 747-8 simulator. Coincidentally, Dickinson shares his name with the 747-8 vice president and chief program engineer!
The two Bruce Dickinsons met up at our 747-8 simulator just outside Seattle and quickly learned they have a lot in common.
Seated in the pilot's chair, the Iron Maiden star was more than comfortable as he flew the 747-8 flight simulator.
"I think it is a sensational airplane. It's truly the Queen of the Skies," said the Iron Maiden singer."The thing about aviation that I love, like music, is that it's about the people," said Dickinson. "The airplanes are wonderful but they're built by people, designed by people, flown by people."
