I was made redundant when British Eagle folded in Nov-68.  01-Feb-69 was my first day with the original Caledonian Airways at Gatwick and Laker's hangar was right next door.  Laker had just leased the two ex British Eagle 707-138B's and this had recently ferried over from Heathrow.  I was in the right place at the right time... for once!
Ken Fielding
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