Iron Maiden Rocker Flies In WW1 Dogfight

Iron Maiden rocker Bruce Dickinson is taking to the skies as a German fighter pilot as part of the World War One commemorations.

The frontman, who is also a qualified pilot, will be flying his own replica Fokker Dr1 aircraft, complete with Iron Cross insignia.

Dickinson will take part in a meticulously choreographed dogfight as he joins The Great War Display Team at the Duxford Airshow at the Imperial War Museum, Cambridgeshire.

Speaking ahead of the event, which takes place this weekend, he said: "First World War aircraft are what I would term unfailingly interesting in their flying characteristics.

"The triplanes in particular are independent-minded on the ground. In the air it is a pure dogfighter."

The 56-year-old singer, whose godfather and uncle both served in the RAF, has worked as a commercial pilot since the early 1990s.

Dickinson joined The Great War Display Team earlier this year after purchasing his Fokker.

"This will be my first Duxford as a display pilot, so it's a big thrill and I hope we stir the passions in the audience," he added.

"It's quite a sight, nine First World War fighters mixing it up, close and personal."