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Handwritten fan letter to Sir Freddie Laker from Brian Appleton requesting Laker Airways Skytrain stickers and memorabilia

A handwritten letter from Brian R. Appleton of Cheshire to Laker Airways requesting 'Save Laker Skytrain' stickers and memorabilia. The letter expresses family support for Sir Freddie Laker, mentions having a DC-10 Skytrain model, and includes well-wishes during Laker Airways' financial difficulties. This correspondence reflects the public support Laker received during his airline's struggles in the early 1980s.

handwritten letter fan mail Brian Appleton Sir Freddie Laker Laker Airways Skytrain DC-10 memorabilia request stickers public support 1980s Cheshire

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