Freddie Laker Collection

Six Laker stewardesses make a record dedicated to Freddie Laker called " Let Us Fly". The record is being rush released on red Bus records

Sir Freddie Laker and Tiny Rowlands leave the Board of Trade building in Victoria, London where they had a secret meeting with Biffin. 10th February 1982

Saga Holidays Ltd. (SAGA) announced that they had acquired the business of Laker Air Travel Ltd, formerly owned by Sir Freddie Laker, for £ 500, 000 in cash

Save Laker Airways sympathisers were signing a petition at Gatwick airport as well as raising money to help Sir Freddie Laker pay offhis debts after the company went bust

One of the houses belonging to Freddie Laker, pictured on the day that Laker Airways went bust. 5th February 1982

Collect picture Freddie Laker in a school photograph. Circa 1940

A woman customer at the Victoria check in office, pictured on the day that Laker Airways went bust. 5th February 1982

The Laker Airways office in Grosvenor Street with three pints of milk uncollected, pictured on the day that Laker Airways went bust. 5th February 1982

A 1982 Laker brochure stands on the counter of an empty booking office at Victoria, London, on the day that Laker Airways went bust. 5th February 1982

New Douglas DC10 widebodied jet seating up to 350 passengers, being unveiled by Laker Airways at Gatwick airport - for the planned Skytrain service. Pics taken over the Severn estuary. 7th March 1973

One of Freddie Lakers houses - The Woodcott Stud on Epsom Downs, pictured on the day that Laker Airways went bust. 5th February 1982

Scenes at Gatwick airport in London on the day that Laker Airways went bust. USA students with " Laker" on their caps. 5th February 1982

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Sir Freddie Laker, a prominent figure in the aviation industry, was seen leaving the Board of Trade building in Victoria alongside Tiny Rowlands. Their departure marked a significant moment in Laker's career. Meanwhile, Saga Holidays Ltd. Made headlines by acquiring the business of Laker Air, showcasing their confidence in its potential. During challenging times for Laker Airways, sympathizers gathered at Gatwick airport to sign a petition advocating for its survival. The dedication and support shown by these individuals highlighted the impact that Laker had on both employees and customers alike. As fate would have it, one of Freddie Laker's houses became an emblematic image on the day that Laker Airways faced adversity. This poignant photograph captured not only the personal toll but also symbolized the wider implications for his airline. Reflecting upon his earlier years, we catch a glimpse as a young student in a school photograph dating back to circa 1940. Little did he know then that he would go on to revolutionize air travel and leave an indelible mark on history. The bustling Victoria check-in office witnessed another memorable moment when an unidentified woman customer stood amidst chaos caused by unfortunate circumstances surrounding Laker Airways' operations. Her presence serves as a reminder of how this setback affected countless individuals connected to the airline. In Grosvenor Street stands the now-deserted office space once occupied by Laker Airways. A lonely brochure from 1982 lies abandoned on its counter—a stark reminder of better days gone by and dreams unfulfilled. Amidst turbulent times, hope remained alive with news about New Douglas DC10 wide-bodied jets capable of accommodating up to 350 passengers—an exciting prospect that could potentially breathe new life into Sir Freddie's vision for affordable air travel. Beyond his professional endeavors, glimpses into Freddie Lakers' personal life reveal one such treasure—the Woodcott Stud located atop Epsom Downs—showcasing his multifaceted interests and accomplishments beyond the aviation industry.