No. 001 — The Archive
Sir
Freddie
Laker.
A rich source of research dedicated to preserving the memory and legacy of one of aviation's greatest pioneers.
£59
Gatwick–New York
Skytrain, 1977
Departures
Curated photos, documents, and media from Sir Freddie Laker's extraordinary life.
- LK01Laker AirwaysStaff, aircraft, Skytrain fleet, passengers, advertising & memorabilia
- LK02Laker BahamasAircraft, crew, and memorabilia from the Bahamas operations
- LK03Other VenturesBritish United Airways, Channel Air Bridge, and more
- LK04Personal LifeAwards, childhood, family, horse racing & correspondence
- LK05Press & MediaArchival press coverage from the 1970s through 1990s
- LK06Photo GalleryBrowse the complete archive of photographs and images
Schedule of Events
1922
Born in Canterbury, Kent
1946
Founds Aviation Traders
1966
Founds Laker Airways
1977
Skytrain's first flight, Gatwick to New York, £59
1978
Knighted for services to aviation
1995
Founds Laker Airways (Bahamas)
From the files
Read All About It
Thousands of clippings and letters trace the Laker story as it happened — from the fare wars of the late 1970s to the airline's collapse in 1982 and the comeback in the Bahamas.
Press & Media