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1982 sympathy letter to Sir Freddie Laker from Glasgow supporter expressing condolences over Laker Airways collapse

1982 sympathy letter to Sir Freddie Laker from Glasgow supporter expressing condolences over Laker Airways collapse

A heartfelt letter dated February 6th, 1982, from Alfred R.N.A.S. Antinori in Glasgow to Sir Freddie Laker expressing sympathy over the collapse of Laker Airways. The writer criticizes government bailouts of state-owned airlines while independent carriers like Laker were left to fail, and encourages Laker to rebuild his airline operation.

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