Bruce Dickinson, lead singer of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden, has told Sky News how he helped a group of XL holidaymakers stranded in Egypt.

Dickinson, a qualified pilot, was captain of the specially-chartered Monarch Airlines jet which flew them from Sharm el Sheikh to Gatwick Airport.

The 50-year-old, who flies the legendary Iron Maiden around on tour, also works as a pilot in his spare time. He said he was delighted to have been able to help the stricken British travellers.