This weekend marks exactly 100 years since Sir Freddie Laker was born, and as part of our special Key Aero coverage, this week's commercial aviation quiz is a Laker special! From his formative years through to this final ventures, celebrate Sir Freddie's remarkable contribution to aviation in this ultimate test of your knowledge.
Need a little SkyTraining before you begin? Check out this introduction to Sir Freddie here.
Question 1 of 10
1. In 1946, Laker became one of the first employees at which newly created company?
Question 2 of 10
2. It didn’t take long for Sir Freddie to go it alone. What was the name of his first airline?
Question 3 of 10
3. Where in the UK was Laker’s Aviation Traders business based?
Question 4 of 10
4. Laker narrowly avoided death in March 1952. What were the circumstances?
Question 5 of 10
5. Until 1953 Laker had owned and operated second-hand aircraft. This changed when he acquired which new type?
Question 6 of 10
6. The development of the ATL-98 Carvair transporter was one of Laker’s more unusual achievements. What type was it based on?
Question 7 of 10
7. BUA was formed after the introduction of the Civil Aviation Act in 1959, with Laker having a seat on the board. What did ‘BUA’ stand for?
Question 8 of 10
8. In 1972, Laker ordered a pair of which aircraft to launch his new transatlantic airline?
Question 9 of 10
9. What was the original fare for a flight from Gatwick to New York with the Laker Skytrain?
Question 10 of 10
10. In 1992, Laker launched a new airline in which tropical destination?
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