Ed Force One - SCL

As I flew out of Chile I pondered how close I had come to the end. March 12th was likely The Longest Day of the tour for Bruce, Iron Maiden, the Killer Krew, and all others that were impacted. After all, riding over the Andes by Bus probably sucked. 

 

Thanks to @_RafaGalvez_ for sharing the pics. 

 

 

Ed Force One - ER in SCL

So I arrived in Santiago without a hitch, however on March 12th I had a revelation… I was not as indestructible as I thought. I somehow ran over the tow that was taking me to fill up with jet fuel. Two individuals were injured… they probably saw that light… the one that’s brighter than a thousand suns… but thankfully recovered. My initial diagnosis was disturbing… I had lost my two port engines. While the Bruce and the band moved on the Argentina, I was stranded in innocent exile awaiting surgery.

On March 22nd I was given a clean bill of health by an expert team of Chileans, Air Atlanta, Boeing, and others. I immediately flew out to meet up with the band in Brasilia.





I was hurt... really hurt.... and a near death experience for two ground crew.



 

 

 

 

 

The expert team of surgeons that saved Me.





I looked good after the surgery.

The engine test