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Guardian newspaper clipping from June 17, 1985 about Lonrho taking legal action against British Airways takeover attempt

A Guardian newspaper clipping dated June 17, 1985, reporting on Lonrho's legal action against British Airways' attempted takeover. The article discusses the flotation of BA and mentions damages claims related to the failure of Laker Airways, connecting to Sir Freddie Laker's aviation legacy during the mid-1980s airline industry consolidation period.

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