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Framed Print : Forty seven passengers were banned from joining a charter flight to New York from Gatwick
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Forty seven passengers were banned from joining a charter flight to New York from Gatwick
Forty seven passengers were banned from joining a charter flight to New York from Gatwick Airport. Enforcement officers spoke to 143 passengers to check if they qualified for the charter flight as Laker Airways chairman Freddie Laker (right)explained to passengers the complications.
14th May 1971
Albert Foster
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
England
Media ID 21621094
© Mirrorpix
Airline Business Dispute Entrepreneur Men And Women Passengers Small Group Of People Travelling Mixed Age Range
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Bring the intriguing history of Gatwick Airport to your home or office with our Framed Prints featuring Albert Foster's captivating image, "Forty seven passengers were banned from joining a charter flight to New York." This iconic Memory Lane Prints photograph tells the story of the 143 passengers who were checked by enforcement officers to ensure they qualified for the charter flight. Add this unique piece to your collection and relive the intrigue and excitement of the past with every glance. Our high-quality Framed Prints are made to last, ensuring your investment is protected and your decor is enhanced.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 26.2cm (15.6" x 10.3")
Estimated Product Size is 57.9cm x 47.8cm (22.8" x 18.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in aviation history, specifically the events that unfolded on the 14th of May 1971 at Gatwick Airport. A charter flight bound for New York was marred by controversy as forty-seven passengers were barred from boarding. In this image, we see enforcement officers engaged in conversation with one hundred and forty-three passengers, meticulously verifying their eligibility to join the flight. Standing beside them is none other than Freddie Laker, chairman of Laker Airways. With his authoritative presence and charismatic demeanor, he takes it upon himself to explain the complexities surrounding this unfortunate dispute to those affected travelers. The mixed-age group of men and women can be seen intently listening, perhaps hoping for a resolution or an alternative solution. The atmosphere depicted here is one filled with tension and uncertainty. As an entrepreneur who revolutionized air travel through his innovative business ventures, Freddie Laker's involvement adds another layer of intrigue to this photograph. It serves as a reminder that even amidst progress and success within the airline industry during the 1970s, challenges could still arise. Albert Foster's expertly captured snapshot immortalizes this small group of people caught up in a transportation predicament that day. Their expressions reflect both frustration and resignation while highlighting the human aspect behind such logistical disruptions. This image transports us back to an era where air travel was evolving rapidly but not without its fair share of obstacles along the way.
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