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1985 press clipping from The Economist about Lonrho's $327m lawsuit against British Airways after Laker Airways collapse

A press clipping from The Economist dated June 15, 1985, reporting on Lonrho's $327 million lawsuit against British Airways. The article discusses how Lonrho joined Sir Freddie Laker in two business ventures following the collapse of Laker Airways and was pursuing legal action.

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