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1982 handwritten letter from Lord Boyd-Carpenter to Sir Freddie Laker expressing sympathy during airline difficulties

1982 handwritten letter from Lord Boyd-Carpenter to Sir Freddie Laker expressing sympathy during airline difficulties

A personal letter dated February 8, 1982, from Lord Boyd-Carpenter at 106 Park Street, London, to Sir Freddie Laker at Gatwick Airport. The letter expresses admiration for Laker's determination and skill, while acknowledging the difficult situation facing Laker Airways during the global recession that particularly affected airlines without government backing.

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