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Handwritten fan letter to Laker Airways on Skytrain letterhead expressing sadness about airline liquidation

A handwritten letter from Mark Barnes (age 13) to Laker Airways expressing sorrow about the airline's liquidation and sharing positive memories of the Skytrain service. The letter is written on official Laker Airways 'Skytrain' letterhead and mentions Gatwick Airport, reflecting the emotional impact Sir Freddie Laker's innovative low-cost transatlantic service had on passengers.

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