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Newspaper clipping showing Laker Airways Bahamas aircraft receiving water cannon salute at Fort Lauderdale airport

This newspaper article documents the inaugural flight celebration of Laker Airways Bahamas Limited, Sir Freddie Laker's new charter airline service. The article features a photograph of firefighters giving a ceremonial water-arch sendoff to the Laker aircraft at Fort Lauderdale International Airport, along with details of the royal treatment passengers received including champagne service and personal greetings from Laker himself.

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