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Glasgow Herald newspaper clipping from September 11, 1981 about Prestwick Airport cuts affecting airline operations

Glasgow Herald newspaper clipping from September 11, 1981 about Prestwick Airport cuts affecting airline operations

A newspaper clipping from the Glasgow Herald dated September 11, 1981, with the headline 'Prestwick hit as airline swings axe'. The article discusses British Airways' drastic cost-cutting measures affecting Prestwick Airport operations, including service withdrawals and staff reductions. This reflects the challenging period for UK aviation during the early 1980s recession that also impacted Sir Freddie Laker's airline operations.

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