1984 newspaper clipping about Virgin Atlantic launch with headline 'We have lift-off!' from Nottingham Evening Post
A newspaper clipping from the Nottingham Evening Post dated June 22, 1984, announcing Virgin Atlantic's launch with the headline 'We have lift-off!' The article describes Virgin's showbiz-style launch as a new cheap-fare airline, noting it as the biggest airline event since Laker's Skytrain. The piece mentions Virgin's use of ex-Laker employees and their competitive pricing strategy against established carriers.
Virgin Atlantic newspaper clipping 1984 Laker Airways Skytrain Sir Freddie Laker cheap fares low-cost airline Gatwick Airport Boeing 747 1980s aviation history Nottingham Evening Post
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