RMENHKYF–Laker Airways girls campaigning for the company to be saved on the day it went bust. 5th February 1982.
RMBKGAJ3–THE FINAL TEST (1953) FRED HAGGERTY, JIM LAKER, JACK WARNER FNLT 009P
RME11H9T–Jun. 06, 1978 - Sir Freddie Laker and his family celebrate in the sun: Sir Freddi Laker, 55, Pioneer of cheap flights, received
RM2HK45GA–A Laker Airways ‘Skytrain’ McDonnell Douglas DC-10 named ‘Eastern Belle’ at Manchester Airport, England, UK in 1973. Laker Airways was a private British airline founded by Sir Freddie Laker in 1966. Laker flew the world's inaugural ‘ABC’ (advance booking charter) trans-Atlantic flight in April 1973 from Manchester to Toronto using a ‘Skytrain’ DC-10. He was a pioneer in the no frills, low fare era and was initially successful. Other larger airlines lowered their fares to compete and Laker went bankrupt in 1982. This image is from an old amateur colour transparency – a vintage 1970s photograph.
RMWH9AG6–Jim C Laker
RMEWGB8Y–bulk laker ship underway
RFJMWXF3–Picture: Norweigan Boeing 737 Max 8 takes off from Edinburgh Airport, Sir Freddie Laker
RMC6GKPX–Sir Freddie Laker, co-owner of Laker Airways in Washington, DC.
RMH8AEDJ–LAKER GIRLS I.N.C. CELEBRITY BASKETBALL GA CROSSROADS SCHOOL SANTA MONICA LA USA 28 October 2003
RMBMGBJY–'Laker' style freighter passes under bridge on the Welland Canal, St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada.
RMRKMG6E–Sir Freddie Laker launched Skytrain, the inaugural flight took place amongst much hype on 26th September 1977. This was a no frills low fare, budget daily service between London Gatwick and JFK in New York. Cost £59-00. 1970S UK. HOMER SYKES.
RMHB84XC–Laker surrounded by snow-capped mountains
RM2GRP9GK–Laker Velden, Flemish Brabant, Belgium, Flanders, N 51 0' 0'', E 4 55' 0'', map, Timeless Map published in 2021. Travelers, explorers and adventurers like Florence Nightingale, David Livingstone, Ernest Shackleton, Lewis and Clark and Sherlock Holmes relied on maps to plan travels to the world's most remote corners, Timeless Maps is mapping most locations on the globe, showing the achievement of great dreams
RF2G3HNHX–A bulk carrier laker travels along the Welland Canal, an international shipping route connecting Lake Ontario with Lake Erie.
RMFXH75C–The first budget airline, Laker Airways, went bankrupt in 1982 when its employees went to London for a demonstration in support of their boss Sir Freddie Laker much admired by Thatcher
RM2JYXR53–Miller Is Caught Out For A 'Duck' -- Edrich about to make the catch which dismissed Miller off Laker, for a duck, in the first Test Match at Nottingham to-day. June 11,1948.
RMG9JWPC–Cricket - Surrey. Jim Laker of Surrey bowling
RM2M97264–Sir Freddie Laker.
RMENHMMM–One of the houses belonging to Freddie Laker, pictured on the day that Laker Airways went bust. 5th February 1982.
RMBKGAHR–THE FINAL TEST (1953) FRED HAGGERTY, JIM LAKER, JACK WARNER, GODFREY EVANS FNLT 001P
RME11H9R–Jun. 06, 1978 - Derby Day : Photo shows Sir Freddie Laker, center, is greeted by a friend during his visit to Epsom today with her wife.
RM2P3EMPB–The event is currently run as a quarter mile sprint for both cars and motorcycles, held under the auspices of the Motor Sports Association. This image features Keith Laker riding a Suzuki GSXR 1100. The event is organised by the Brighton and Hove Motor Club run along Madeira Drive, Brighton Sea Front, City of Brighton & Hove, UK. 2nd September 2017
RMWH9RPD–Lieut, Laker Engr ascertaining the capabilities of the Guggur River for irrigation by Herberrt Edwardes, 1845.
RMEWGB8R–bulk laker ship underway
RFJMWXC8–Picture: Norweigan Boeing 737 Max 8 takes off from Edinburgh Airport, Sir Freddie Laker
RMC6FKF4–Richard Branson, Chairman of Virgin Atlantic Airways and Sir Freddie Laker in Washington, DC.
RMH84K3M–DANNY GLOVER & LAKER GIRLS NFK 2002 KIDNEY WALK LAKE SHERWOOD LOS ANGELES USA 15 June 2002
RMBMGJBC–'Laker' ship passes under a raised bridge on the Welland Canal, St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada.
RMAC5MNW–Freddie Laker Skytrain at the first flight photocall prior to his departure to the USA on Skytrain airplane September 26th 1977 1970s UK HOMER SYKES
RFED8D19–A laker falcon wearing a hood.
RM2JJENDC–View onto Silvaplana Laker and village, Switzerland, Grisons, Engadine
RF2G3HNB5–Two bulk carrier laker ships are seen in the port of Toronto, glowing a fiery orange at sunset. Concept of maritime shipping.
RMRWK4D4–Aerial view of two large laker ships in a canal's lock system; Thorold, Ontario, Canada
RMJ04W37–Iron ore (taconite pellets) being loaded from rail cars onto great laker at the government docks in Two Harbours, MN on Lake Superior.
RMG9JYB9–Cricket - Surrey CCC Photocall. Jim Laker, Surrey
RM2M97F1B–Douglas DC-10 10 Laker.
RMENHMGC–Scenes at Gatwick airport in London on the day that Laker Airways went bust. An impounded DC10 on the runway at Gatwick airport. 5th February 1982.
RMBKGAJ0–THE FINAL TEST (1953) FRED HAGGERTY, JIM LAKER, DENNIS COMPTON, JACK WARNER FNLT 005P
RME11HWR–Jul. 07, 1978 - Sir Freddie Laker Receives his Knighthood.: Sir Freddie Laker of Skytrain fame went to Buckingham Palace this morning to receive his Knighthood from the Queen. Photo shows Sir Freddie doff's his topper after receiving his Knighthood from the Queen at Buckingham Palace this morning.
RMB3241F–Men outside 'The Beer Store' holding box of Lucky Lager and Laker Strong beer in Ontario Canada KATHY DEWITT
RMDJ8442–A Great Lakes freighter moored for the winter in the Port of Toronto
RMEWGB8P–bulk laker ship underway
RFJMWXFG–Picture: Norweigan Boeing 737 Max 8 takes off from Edinburgh Airport, Sir Freddie Laker
RMC6FKCC–Sir Freddie Laker, Richard Branson, Stephen Wolf, Bob Crandall, Robert Ayling testify
RMBWJDWT–A large Great Lakes boat takes on a load of coal on the Calumet River in Chicago, IL.
RMA3XEX0–Freighter Entering Saint Marys River From Lake Superior Near Point Iroquois and Heading Towards the Soo Locks in Sault Ste Marie
RFF5R6FJ–Boats on Tonlesap. Slums in Cambodia near laker
RFED8D17–A laker falcon wearing a hood.
RME6BNBH–Michigan, Detroit River, located in the Great Lakes. Industry along the Detroit River. Laker cargo ship.
RF2G3HNBM–Two bulk carrier laker ships are seen in the port of Toronto, glowing a fiery orange at sunset. Concept of maritime shipping.
RMKPK5E1–Large laker ship going through canal locks with lifted bridge in the background; Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada
RM2J45M14–James Laker. Motorcycle Speedway rider for Sittingbourne Crusaders. British Under-21 Semi-final at Mildenhall on 10 April 2022
RMCXC6K7–Macro view of banding on a Lake Superior agate. Solid specimens like this can be valuable to collectors.
RMG9JWP6–Cricket, Kent v Surrey. Surrey's Jim Laker (third r) bowling
RM2M97241–Sir Freddie Laker and Skytrain model kit.
RMENHMBJ–Airline staff from Laker Airways were in London with a man dressed up as an ape to protest about the shut down. 7th February 1982.
RMD7CCX3–Jeff Garlin and the Laker Girls Chamber Of Commerce 17th Annual Police And Fire BBQ held at the Hollywood LAPD and Fire
RME11DWP–Sep. 09, 1977 - Freddie laker wants to fly from Gatwick instead of Stansted : photo shows Mr. Freddie Laker leaving a civil Aviation authority inquiry yesterdays after asking to be allowed to fly ias sky-train service from Gatwick airport instead of Stansted.
RMP8N042–Detroit, Michigan - While anchored in the Detroit River, the Great Lakes bulk cargo carrier Manitowoc takes on fuel from the barge Marysville.
RM2GJ0HA9–Jim Laker at Old Trafford in 1956 having taken nine wickets in the first Australian innings of the Test Match
RMEWGCH2–bulk laker ship underway at sunset
RFJMWXGR–Picture: Norweigan Boeing 737 Max 8 takes off from Edinburgh Airport, Sir Freddie Laker
RMF93NXJ–Fivedragon-Pavilion in Beihai Park, Beijing, China, Asia
RFEC4P19–lake freighter shipping vessel on lake superior at receiving dock in duluth minnesota and grain silo behind
RMA3XEWF–Freighter Passing Gros Cap Reef Lighthouse and Entering Saint Marys River From Lake Superior Near Point Iroquois and Heading Tow
RFHDE57N–A huge lake freighter on Lake Superior enters the Duluth Ship Canal on a cloudy day.
RFA3162N–Sunset at East Lake, Hoover Wilderness, Toiyabe National Forest, Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, California, USA
RMCR9FBP–Michigan, Lake Erie, Detroit River near Wyandotte. Typical 'Laker' style cargo ship that sails in the Great Lakes.
RF2G3HNBE–A bulk carrier laker ship is seen in the port of Toronto, glowing a fiery orange at sunset. Concept of maritime shipping.
RMRWK4D2–Aerial view of large laker ship navigating under a metal lift bridge in a canal with blue sky; Thorold, Ontario, Canada
RM2J45M11–James Laker. Motorcycle Speedway rider for Sittingbourne Crusaders. British Under-21 Semi-final at Mildenhall on 10 April 2022
RMADDK8W–ships
RMG944YR–Old England XI's Jim Laker (c) smashes a ball from Lord's Taverners' Denis Compton (l) to the boundary
RM2M97EY5–Douglas DC-10 10 Laker taxying.
RMENHK57–Airline staff from Laker Airways were in London with a man dressed up as an ape to protest about the shut down. 7th February 1982.
RMD7CCYH–Jeff Garlin and the Laker Girls Chamber Of Commerce 17th Annual Police And Fire BBQ held at the Hollywood LAPD and Fire
RME11X7W–Oct. 10, 1980 - Sir Freddie Laker at Variety club lunch: Sir Freddie Laker, Chairman and managing director of Laker Airways, was the guest of honour at the Variety Club of Great Britain's opening luncheon of the autumn season at the Savoy Hotel, in London today. Photo shows Sir Freddie gets a chair lift from actress Jill Gascoine,left, and Liz Fraser, at luncheon today.
RMAPWGNR–Ship in Lock during Storm
RM2GJ0DA3–England v Australia Jim Laker in action during the fourth test match at Old Trafford in which he took 19 wickets breaking the record for wickets taken in one match. 31st July 1956
RMEWGCGY–bulk laker ship underway at sunset
RFJMWX82–Picture: Norweigan Boeing 737 Max 8 takes off from Edinburgh Airport, Sir Freddie Laker
RMF93NXT–Fivedragon-Pavilion in Beihai Park, Beijing, China, Asia
RMC046K2–Lasker Ice Skating Rink in Central Park, NYC
RF2BNCRMD–Overhead shot of the Conor Pass at Dingle Peninsula
RFA3162G–Sunrise at East Lake in the Hoover Wilderness in the Toiyabe National Forest, Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, California, USA
RMCR9FB5–Michigan, Lake Erie, Detroit River near Wyandotte. Typical 'Laker' style cargo ship that sails in the Great Lakes.
RF2G3HNF4–Lakers seen near Thorold, ON on the Welland Canal, part of the St. Lawrence Seaway and the Great Lakes Waterway.
RMRWK4D3–Aerial view of large laker ship navigating under a metal lift bridge in a canal with blue sky; Thorold, Ontario, Canada
RM2GBW263–Freight ship passing under Queen Elizabeth Way Garden City Skyway and Homer Bridge St. Catharines Ontario. Welland Canal St. Lawrence Seaway
RMTRKRMK–Laker Airways Skytrain Luggage Tag Label
RMG944T1–England's Jim Laker (r) leads his teammates off the pitch after taking all ten of Australia's second innings wickets to win the match
RM2M97BXW–Boeing 707-138B, G-AVZZ, of Laker Airways on final approach to Prestwick’s 13 during a training flight in January 1970.
RMENHJXD–The Laker Airways office in Grosvenor Street with three pints of milk uncollected, pictured on the day that Laker Airways went bust. 5th February 1982.
RMD7CCXX–Jeff Garlin and the Laker Girls Chamber Of Commerce 17th Annual Police And Fire BBQ held at the Hollywood LAPD and Fire
RME11YM3–Jan. 01, 1981 - Sir Freddie Lader takes delivery of first airbus and Minimetro: Sir Freddie Laker, chairman of of the Independent airline, Laker Airways, received delivery of the first of a fleet of 10 European A300 airbuses at Gatwick yesterday, 10 years after the first opening negotiations to buy the only quiet wide-body airliner Britain helped boarding the 298 seater airbus Sir Freddie was presented by the aircraft's manufacturers with a Mini Metro car registration number Fly 1, the number once owned by Lord Brabazon, holder of the first British pilot's license
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