Elderly man and young child standing with horses including mare and foal in grassy field during 1980s

This 1980s photograph shows an intimate family moment with an elderly gentleman and young child interacting with horses in a pastoral setting. The image captures what appears to be a private moment away from Sir Freddie Laker's aviation business, showing his personal life during the period when Laker Airways was facing financial difficulties. The rural English countryside setting reflects the quieter side of the pioneering aviation entrepreneur's life.

Sir Freddie Laker 1980s horses family countryside personal life mare and foal rural England Laker Airways era

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Gallery: 1980s
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Archive: Sir Freddie Laker Historical Society

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