World Of Warplanes has teamed up with Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson to produce a series of educational videos on World War II combat aircraft. Episode #7 of the Warplanes Diaries: Stuka JU87, as well as previous episodes, can be found below.

Why enlist a heavy metal vocalist to talk about a video game, you ask? Well, Bruce happens to be not only a well-known World War II aviation aficionado, but he's also a pilot. Plus, his band did that song "Aces High", too. In fact, developer Wargaming has actually cobbled together a new World Of Warplanes video set to the track, which features in-game combat footage spliced with actual gun camera action from the conflict.

"We are all delighted that Bruce has brought his enthusiasm and expertise to World Of Warplanes with these informative videos which he has delivered in his own inimitable style," commented Wargaming's Global Marketing Director, Al King. "As well as the diaries and the "Aces High" tribute, we are also introducing a renovated hangar subtly branded with iconic Iron Maiden imagery. It’s unlike anything the game’s ever had before and we hope Maiden fans will have fun spotting the various Easter eggs hidden throughout!"

Warplanes Diaries Episode #1 - Hawker Hurricane:

Warplanes Diaries Episode #2 - Messerschmitt BF 109:

Warplanes Diaries Episode #3 - Focke-Wulf FW 190:

Warplanes Diaries Episode #4 - De Haviland Mosquito:

Warplanes Diaries Episode #5 - Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress:

Warplanes Diaries Episode #6 - Hawker Tempest:

Warplanes Diaries Episode #7 - Stuka JU87:

Warplanes Diaries Episode #8 - Spitfire:

"Aces High":

Bruce Dickinson is coming to Australia for a speaking tour, which will involve Q&As with fans, as Dickinson continues to promote his autobiography, What Does This Button Do?, which ticket-buyers will receive a signed copy of.

Bruce Dickinson 2018 Australian Spoken Word tour dates:

October
18 - Enmore Theatre - Sydney (All Ages)
19 - Palais Theatre - Melbourne (All Ages)
21 - Llewellyn Hall - ANU Canberra (All Ages)
23 - Civic Theatre - Newcastle (All Ages)
24 - Eatons Hill Hotel - Brisbane (All Ages)

Tickets are on sale now.