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Three people pose in front of Laker Airways DC-10 aircraft named 'Western Belle' on airport tarmac in black and white photo

A black and white photograph showing three individuals posing on the tarmac in front of a Laker Airways DC-10 aircraft named 'Western Belle'. The image appears to be from the 1970s era of Sir Freddie Laker's revolutionary Skytrain low-cost transatlantic service. Passengers can be seen boarding the aircraft in the background, capturing a moment from Laker Airways' pioneering budget airline operations.

Laker Airways DC-10 Western Belle Sir Freddie Laker Skytrain 1970s aircraft airport tarmac transatlantic budget airline aviation history

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