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Laker Airways DC-10 'Canterbury Belle' aircraft undergoing maintenance in hangar with ground crew and equipment

A Laker Airways McDonnell Douglas DC-10 named 'Canterbury Belle' sits in a maintenance hangar surrounded by ground support equipment and technicians. This aircraft was part of Sir Freddie Laker's revolutionary Skytrain service that offered low-cost transatlantic flights. The distinctive red, white and blue livery with Union Jack flag represents Laker's innovative approach to making air travel accessible to ordinary passengers.

Laker Airways DC-10 Canterbury Belle Sir Freddie Laker Skytrain aircraft maintenance hangar aviation history 1970s transatlantic flights low-cost airline Union Jack ground crew

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