1985 newspaper clipping discussing British Airways privatisation and Sir Freddie Laker as potential chairman candidate

A 1985 press clipping titled 'Very funny, very funny' discussing the privatisation of British Airways and speculation about Sir Freddie Laker potentially becoming BA's chairman. The article mentions Lonrho's involvement and the proposed £800m valuation of BA during the privatisation process.

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