Disembodied Spirit Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 IRON MAIDEN lead singer Bruce Dickinson made a surprise landing at RAF Halton this week when his plane started to run low on fuel.Dickinson was piloting a replica Fokker Dr1 triplane when he diverted his plane into Halton, which is said to be one of the largest Royal Air Force stations in the United Kingdom.Squadron leader Gary Coleman, officer commanding operations squadron at RAF Halton, said: "We applaud Bruce Dickinson’s decision to divert to RAF Halton rather than press to his destination with potentially low fuel. ------------------------------------------- Alright look, I'm going to say it. I know Bruce loves to fly, I know he just survived cancer and he is indeed braver than most of us. But at what point does one say....This plane is old? I am a famous musician? Maybe just maybe, I should take it easy. Harrison Ford loved planes. So did John Denver. Bruce stay on the stage for the sake of those of us who adore you. http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/iron-maidens-bruce-dickinson-makes-emergency-landing-after-his-replica-war-plane-runs-low-on-fuel/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Alright look, I'm going to say it. I know Bruce loves to fly, I know he just survived cancer and he is indeed braver than most of us.But at what point does one say....This plane is old? I am a famous musician? Maybe just maybe, I should take it easy. Because that's not metal. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Gary Coleman? Didn't he die not too long ago? Maybe not... I always liked Diff'rent Strokes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymaker Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 (edited) Surely Dickinson is aware of the deadly "musician + plane equation": Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, Patsy Cline, Jim Croce, Ronnie Van Zant, Stevie Gaines, Randy Rhoads, Stevie Ray Vaughan, John Denver, Otis Redding, and a bunch of others I missed. On the other hand, car crashes, cancer, and heart attacks have killed more. Edited August 11, 2015 by toymaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I wouldn't hold it against him. He should do whatever the hell he wants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Bruce is the Leonardo Da Vinci of our times. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I wouldn't be surprised if he came up with the cure for cancer and AIDS with a pill that costs less than five bucks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Surely Dickinson is aware of the deadly "musician + plane equation": Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, Patsy Cline, Jim Croce, Ronnie Van Zant, Stevie Gaines, Randy Rhoads, Stevie Ray Vaughan, John Denver, Otis Redding, and a bunch of others I missed. On the other hand, car crashes, cancer, and heart attacks have killed more. Of the ones you listed, I think John Denver was the only one who was an actual pilot. Everyone else were passengers who died in a crash, right? I trust Bruce more in this situation because he's actually a pilot and flies for a British airline when he's not doing anything with Maiden, at least he used to. So, I would say he has some credibility as a pilot. Obviously, by making the emergency landing safely, it shows he knows what he's doing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Yes, the Bruce Dickinson. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowdogged Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 IRON MAIDEN lead singer Bruce Dickinson made a surprise landing at RAF Halton this week when his plane started to run low on fuel.Dickinson was piloting a replica Fokker Dr1 triplane when he diverted his plane into Halton, which is said to be one of the largest Royal Air Force stations in the United Kingdom.Squadron leader Gary Coleman, officer commanding operations squadron at RAF Halton, said: "We applaud Bruce Dickinson’s decision to divert to RAF Halton rather than press to his destination with potentially low fuel. ------------------------------------------- Alright look, I'm going to say it. I know Bruce loves to fly, I know he just survived cancer and he is indeed braver than most of us.But at what point does one say....This plane is old? I am a famous musician? Maybe just maybe, I should take it easy.Harrison Ford loved planes. So did John Denver. Bruce stay on the stage for the sake of those of us who adore you. http://www.blabbermo...ns-low-on-fuel/This is just so sad! I didn't even know Harrison Ford was dead. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraroc Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 IRON MAIDEN lead singer Bruce Dickinson made a surprise landing at RAF Halton this week when his plane started to run low on fuel.Dickinson was piloting a replica Fokker Dr1 triplane when he diverted his plane into Halton, which is said to be one of the largest Royal Air Force stations in the United Kingdom.Squadron leader Gary Coleman, officer commanding operations squadron at RAF Halton, said: "We applaud Bruce Dickinson’s decision to divert to RAF Halton rather than press to his destination with potentially low fuel. ------------------------------------------- Alright look, I'm going to say it. I know Bruce loves to fly, I know he just survived cancer and he is indeed braver than most of us.But at what point does one say....This plane is old? I am a famous musician? Maybe just maybe, I should take it easy.Harrison Ford loved planes. So did John Denver. Bruce stay on the stage for the sake of those of us who adore you. http://www.blabbermo...ns-low-on-fuel/This is just so sad! I didn't even know Harrison Ford was dead. He's old as f**k, but he's not dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disembodied Spirit Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 IRON MAIDEN lead singer Bruce Dickinson made a surprise landing at RAF Halton this week when his plane started to run low on fuel.Dickinson was piloting a replica Fokker Dr1 triplane when he diverted his plane into Halton, which is said to be one of the largest Royal Air Force stations in the United Kingdom.Squadron leader Gary Coleman, officer commanding operations squadron at RAF Halton, said: "We applaud Bruce Dickinson’s decision to divert to RAF Halton rather than press to his destination with potentially low fuel. ------------------------------------------- Alright look, I'm going to say it. I know Bruce loves to fly, I know he just survived cancer and he is indeed braver than most of us.But at what point does one say....This plane is old? I am a famous musician? Maybe just maybe, I should take it easy.Harrison Ford loved planes. So did John Denver. Bruce stay on the stage for the sake of those of us who adore you. http://www.blabbermo...ns-low-on-fuel/This is just so sad! I didn't even know Harrison Ford was dead. Funny Denver was in an Experimental plane.Ford and Dickinson were flying planes 70 years old. No offense, but there comes a time when technology and hobby don't mix safely. Bruce can fly the 757 any day of the week.Now excuse me as I go take my Model A Ford out on the Interstate. It's top speed of 36 miles per hour should cause NO problems for the other drivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 IRON MAIDEN lead singer Bruce Dickinson made a surprise landing at RAF Halton this week when his plane started to run low on fuel.Dickinson was piloting a replica Fokker Dr1 triplane when he diverted his plane into Halton, which is said to be one of the largest Royal Air Force stations in the United Kingdom.Squadron leader Gary Coleman, officer commanding operations squadron at RAF Halton, said: "We applaud Bruce Dickinson’s decision to divert to RAF Halton rather than press to his destination with potentially low fuel. ------------------------------------------- Alright look, I'm going to say it. I know Bruce loves to fly, I know he just survived cancer and he is indeed braver than most of us.But at what point does one say....This plane is old? I am a famous musician? Maybe just maybe, I should take it easy.Harrison Ford loved planes. So did John Denver. Bruce stay on the stage for the sake of those of us who adore you. http://www.blabbermo...ns-low-on-fuel/This is just so sad! I didn't even know Harrison Ford was dead. He's old as f**k, but he's not dead.No no, Bob Barker is old as f**k, Sean Connery is old as hell, and the very much alive Harrison Ford is simply: old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I guess Neil should stop riding his bike because that's dangerous too. Duane Allman was killed on one of those things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Fokker dr1? WWI, not WWII 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disembodied Spirit Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 I guess Neil should stop riding his bike because that's dangerous too. Duane Allman was killed on one of those thingsI'm sure Neil would not ride a 1927 Indian across the country, he's wayyyyy smarter than that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disembodied Spirit Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 Fokker dr1? WWI, not WWII So it's 90 years old...Yeah, that's safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Fokker dr1? WWI, not WWIIFirst thing I thought, too. The Fokker is the Red Baron's plane. http://images.motorcycle-usa.com/photogallerys/1917-Fokker-Tri-Plane.jpg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 ^^^ Amazing picture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Fokker dr1? WWI, not WWIIFirst thing I thought, too. The Fokker is the Red Baron's plane. http://images.motorcycle-usa.com/photogallerys/1917-Fokker-Tri-Plane.jpgCan actually imagine Bruce flying that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Fokker dr1? WWI, not WWIIFirst thing I thought, too. The Fokker is the Red Baron's plane. http://images.motorcycle-usa.com/photogallerys/1917-Fokker-Tri-Plane.jpgCan actually imagine Bruce flying thatAces High! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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