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1982 telegram to Sir Freddie Laker at Gatwick from Jim Farmer-Little expressing support during Laker Airways crisis

A British Telecom telegram dated February 6, 1982, addressed to Sir Freddie Laker at Gatwick Airport from Jim Farmer-Little, Chairman of Bedwellty Conservative Association. The message reads "FEEL DEEPLY FOR YOU. PRIVATE ENTERPRISE NEEDS YOU" - sent during the critical period when Laker Airways was facing financial collapse. This telegram represents the public support Sir Freddie received during his airline's final days.

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