After a fantastic run of shows in Australia, Ed Force One, Iron Maiden’s personalised Boeing 747-400 piloted by Bruce Dickinson, touched down in Cape Town for the start of the South African leg of “The Book of Souls” tour.
Dave Daniel of Celebrity Speakers in the cockpit with Captain Dickinson on the journey from Cape Town to Johannesburg.
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport a couple of days ahead of their first show, Ed Force One carried the band, their crew and over 12 tons of equipment needed for their shows.
On-board Ed Force One
Following an awesome show on 18 May packed with thousands of fans at the Grand Arena, Cape Town, the entire set was packed up and moved on to appear at the Carnival City Festival Lawns in Johannesburg on 21 May. Quite a logistical feat to achieve in just a few days!
On the flight out of Cape Town passengers and crew aboard Ed Force One were treated to a birds-eye view of some of Cape Towns famous landmarks including Table Mountain, and Robben Island prison; made famous as the place where Nelson Mandela was held for 18 years as a political prisoner.
Robben Island from Ed Force One
In Johannesburg fans who had waited 21 years for their favourite band to return to South Africa were treated to a rock spectacular.
Not bad for a day job
Bruce on stage in Johannesburg for The Book of Souls Tour.
Book Bruce Dickinson to speak at your event to find out about life in the skies as pilot of Ed Force One, on stage as lead singer of the legendary Iron Maiden and the valuable business lessons he’s learned from the music industry and commercial aviation.
Contact Dave Daniel at Celebrity Speakers, call +44 (0) 1628 601 411 or email dave@speakers.co.uk
