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Aerial view of Laker Airways aircraft fleet parked at airport with maintenance hangars and parking lots visible

Aerial view of Laker Airways aircraft fleet parked at airport with maintenance hangars and parking lots visible

This aerial photograph shows multiple Laker Airways aircraft positioned around maintenance hangars at what appears to be Gatwick Airport. The image captures Sir Freddie Laker's fleet including what appear to be DC-10 wide-body aircraft used for the revolutionary Skytrain service. The black and white photograph provides a comprehensive view of Laker Airways' operational base during the airline's heyday.

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