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Handwritten letter to Sir Freddie Laker dated February 8, 1982, from West Chillington, Sussex, with personal commendations

A personal handwritten letter addressed to Sir Freddie Laker dated February 8th, 1982, from West Chillington, Sussex. The letter congratulates Laker on his work, stating it has been 'not just a dream, but real life itself' and offers 'very sincere commiserations.' This correspondence appears to be from the period following Laker Airways' financial difficulties in early 1982.

Sir Freddie Laker handwritten letter 1982 West Chillington Sussex personal correspondence Laker Airways commiserations aviation history

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