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Jan. 01, 1981 - Sir Freddie Lader takes delivery of first airbus and Minimetro: Sir Freddie Laker, chairman of of the Independent airline, Laker Airways, received delivery of the first of a fleet of 10 European A300 airbuses at Gatwick yesterday, 10 years after the first opening negotiations to buy the only quiet wide-body airliner Britain helped boarding the 298 seater airbus Sir Freddie was presented by the aircraft's manufacturers with a Mini Metro car registration number Fly 1, the number once owned by Lord Brabazon, holder of the first British pilot's license. It was presented to Sir Freddie on Lord Brabazon's death. The Airbus has been named Metro. Photo shows Sir Freddie Laker shows jubilation with his present of a Mini Metro which arrived on the first European Airbus for the Laker Airways at Satwick yesterday

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