The Sir Freddie Laker Historical Society
Black and white studio portrait of Sir Freddie Laker kneeling in business suit with hands pressed together in prayer pose

Black and white studio portrait of Sir Freddie Laker kneeling in business suit with hands pressed together in prayer pose

A striking black and white studio photograph shows Sir Freddie Laker, the pioneering aviation entrepreneur, in a dramatic kneeling pose with his hands pressed together in a prayer-like gesture. The founder of Laker Airways and creator of the revolutionary Skytrain low-cost transatlantic service is captured wearing a business suit against a plain white background, likely from a promotional photoshoot during the height of his airline's success in the 1970s.

Sir Freddie Laker portrait black and white photography studio photograph Laker Airways Skytrain aviation entrepreneur 1970s business suit promotional photo

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