Manchester Evening News newspaper clipping from September 15, 1981, featuring article about American tourists using Laker Airways
A newspaper clipping from the Manchester Evening News dated September 15, 1981, featuring 'Mr Manchester's Diary' column with the headline 'Cheers for the Americans—they're only here for the beer'. The article discusses American tourists visiting Manchester via Laker Airways flights from New York, describing their plans for a pub crawl tour of British establishments. This reflects the popularity of Sir Freddie Laker's transatlantic services during this period.
Manchester Evening News newspaper clipping 1981 Laker Airways Sir Freddie Laker American tourists transatlantic flights New York Manchester 1980s
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