Iron Maiden's tour plane transformed into collectible luggage tags

Iron Maiden fans can now own a unique piece of rock and aviation history. A new luggage tag made from the Boeing 747 known as "Ed Force One" is available for purchase. This plane was used by the band during their tours in 2016 and 2017. Ed Force One was named after Iron Maiden's famous mascot, Eddie. It flew around the world carrying the band and their equipment. The plane flew for 19 years before being retired in 2022 and sent to the scrapyard. Aviationtag, a company based in Germany, transformed parts of the dismantled aircraft into a special set of 12,000 numbered luggage tags. This new item combines rock culture with aviation heritage. The tags celebrate the aircraft's history and Iron Maiden's global tours. The plane was significant for the "Book of Souls" world tour, where it traveled to 36 countries. It made a memorable presence at airports, often overshadowing typical commercial jets. Lead singer Bruce Dickinson, who is also a pilot, sometimes flew Ed Force One himself. Each Ed Force One tag features artwork of the plane and Eddie. It includes an illustrated booklet with insights from Dickinson. The tags are priced at €66,66, reflecting a nod to the band's famous song "666 – Number of the Beast." Fans can order the tags directly from Aviationtag's Iron Maiden website. Even though Ed Force One has been retired, Iron Maiden continues to tour. The band’s upcoming world tour, "Run For Your Lives," is set for this spring. Fans can look forward to receiving their collectible tags quickly, as shipping is available via DHL Express.