AIRFORCE, a Traditional Metal band, was formed in the North East of London in 1986, when Steve Harris from Iron Maiden, introduced his former drummer Doug Sampson to guitarist Chop Pitman. Tony Hatton, an ex-band mate of Chop, joined forces on bass soon after. Airforce gigged together for over 11 years with various vocalists, including Sam Sampson and Rolf Prommel.
The new album Strike Hard with Lino on vocals was recorded and released during the 2020 lockdown.
The band continued to tour the UK as well as taking their show to more countries, both in Europe and across the Atlantic, including some festival appearances and successful tours supporting Steve Harris British Lion in 2021, 2022 and 2023.