6. His Voice Features On Iron Maiden's UK Top-20 Hit Single Aces High
Churchill's success in the UK charts has already been mentioned - and his voice also appears on Iron Maiden's 1984 hit single Aces High. The song about an RAF pilot's exploits during the Battle of Britain, which reached No 20 in the UK Singles Chart, features Churchill's famous "We Shall Fight on the Beaches" speech on the track before the music begins.
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