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Handwritten letter dated February 12, 1982 addressed to Sir Freddie Laker regarding Laker Airways bankruptcy

A personal letter dated February 12, 1982, addressed to Sir Freddie Laker following Laker Airways' declaration of bankruptcy. The correspondent expresses hope for Laker's recovery and acknowledges his pioneering role in lowering transatlantic airfares, crediting him with making affordable international travel possible through competition with major airlines.

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