The Sir Freddie Laker Historical Society
Two men in white shirts standing inside aircraft jet engine intake with Douglas hangar visible in background

Two men in white shirts standing inside aircraft jet engine intake with Douglas hangar visible in background

A striking black and white photograph showing two aviation personnel positioned inside the large circular intake of a jet engine, with a Douglas Aircraft hangar visible in the background. This unique perspective photograph likely dates from Laker Airways' operational period, showcasing the impressive scale of commercial aircraft engines and maintenance facilities.

jet engine aircraft maintenance Douglas hangar aviation personnel black and white photography 1970s 1980s commercial aviation engine intake maintenance hangar

Details

File
00740_bmn_17ahupcgsz0018.jpg
Archive
Sir Freddie Laker Historical Society

More from Laker Airways - Random

Interior of Laker Airways aircraft cabin showing four people including crew and passengers in 1970s setting
Interior view of Laker Airways aircraft cabin showing passengers seated in economy class configuration during flight
Two pilots in white uniforms sitting in aircraft cockpit with flight documents and instrument panels visible
Bearded airline pilot in uniform with peaked cap and wings badge standing near aircraft at airport
Sir Freddie Laker with Laker Airways cabin crew at promotional event with 'Take a Laker' banner and flags
White celebration cake with 'SKYTRAIN WILL FLY CONGRATULATIONS' message on table with people in background
Celebratory cake reading 'SKYTRAIN WILL FLY CONGRATULATIONS' at Laker Airways event, black and white photograph
Sir Freddie Laker with Laker Airways flight attendants at promotional event with British and American flags