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How to Track Ed Force One

Ed Force One is a 757 jet owned by the air charter company Astraeus (flyastraeus.com), often leased by the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden. It is named after the band's mascot, Eddie the 'Ead. The skeletal-looking mascot's face is painted on the tail of the plane, which is sometimes piloted by Bruce Dickinson, the band's lead singer, who is also a certified commercial pilot. Spotting the plane as it flies to and from tour locations and tracking it online during its flights has become a popular pastime for the band's fans.

Things You'll Need

  • Computer with web access
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Instructions

    • 1

      Go to the band's official website (ironmaiden.com); pull up and print out current and upcoming tour dates and locations.

    • 2

      Go to the Astraeus website. Under the "Quick Links" menu, click on "Iron Maiden Tour." This will specify the portions of the tour for which Ed Force One will be used. Visit the listed locations and airfields in person to try to catch a glimpse of the plane.

    • 3

      Track Ed Force One's flights online using a flight-tracking site such as FlightAware (flightaware.com). Enter the airline name and flight number, or the plane's origination and destination cities for the Ed Force One trip you want to follow. The program will give you updates on the flight's status.

    • 4

      Follow the posts by Ed Force One trackers on the discussion portion of the FlightAware website to see pictures of the plane in flight or at various destinations.

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