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Plenty of bands use private jets, but Iron Maiden went one stage further by customising a Boeing 757 jumbo jet, at a cost of £500,000. At least they don't have to pay a pilot, though - singer Bruce Dickinson flies the plane himself. Pic: PA Photos

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