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Newspaper clipping showing Sir Freddie Laker standing in front of Boeing 727-200 aircraft for Laker Airways Bahamas service

This newspaper article from the Sir Freddie Laker Archive discusses Laker Airways Bahamas, Sir Freddie's new airline venture aimed at charter flights to gambling destinations in the Bahamas. The photograph shows Sir Freddie Laker, age 69, standing proudly in front of one of his leased Boeing 727-200 aircraft at Miami International Airport, as the company prepared to launch weekly charter flights between Fort Lauderdale and Freeport's Princess Resort & Casino.

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