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A Japan Air DC-8 jet airliner has been chartered by the British progressive music group
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A Japan Air DC-8 jet airliner has been chartered by the British progressive music group
A Japan Air DC-8 jet airliner has been chartered by the British progressive music group Pink Floyd to take the group and their equipment to Japan for a 12 day tour of major cities. The group, Nicholas Mason, Roger Waters, Richard Wright and David Gilmore, together with 16 members of their company, will have the 114 seat aircraft to themselves for the 17 hour flight over the North Pole to Tokyo via Anchorage. 3rd March 1972
Peter Stone
Daily Mirror
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London
England
72 2068
Media ID 21704962
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the vibrant 1970s music scene as we witness a groundbreaking collaboration between British progressive rock legends Pink Floyd and Japan Air. The image captures the moment when a sleek Japan Air DC-8 jet airliner is exclusively chartered by Pink Floyd, whisking them away on an epic journey to Japan for a highly anticipated 12-day tour of major cities. The four visionary musicians - Nicholas Mason, Roger Waters, Richard Wright, and David Gilmore - along with their entourage of 16 members, are seen boarding the aircraft with an air of excitement and anticipation. With their distinctive style and musical prowess ready to take center stage in Tokyo and beyond, they embark on a remarkable adventure that will leave an indelible mark on both fans and music history. As the plane prepares for its 17-hour flight over the North Pole to Tokyo via Anchorage, one cannot help but be captivated by the sheer magnitude of this endeavor. The sight of band members clad in fashionable fur coats alongside carefully packed luggage hints at both luxury and practicality during their private jet experience. This extraordinary photograph immortalizes not only a pivotal moment in Pink Floyd's career but also showcases the allure of prog rock during its golden era. It serves as a testament to the band's global reach as they traverse continents in pursuit of sharing their innovative sound with adoring fans worldwide.
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