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1985 newspaper clipping from Western Morning News about Laker Airways creditors settlement offer

1985 newspaper clipping from Western Morning News about Laker Airways creditors settlement offer

A press clipping from the Western Morning News dated July 13, 1985, reporting on a £35-million settlement offer to Laker Airways creditors by British Airways and 11 other airlines to avoid legal action in the United States. The article mentions Sir Freddie Laker being offered almost £6-million on condition he drops all claims against the 12 firms, documenting the ongoing financial aftermath of Laker Airways' collapse.

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