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1985 Evening Argus newspaper clipping titled 'The Laker lament' with photos of Sir Freddie Laker and Richard Branson

1985 Evening Argus newspaper clipping titled 'The Laker lament' with photos of Sir Freddie Laker and Richard Branson

A newspaper article from the Evening Argus dated July 31, 1985, discussing Sir Freddie Laker's involvement in a song project following the collapse of Laker Airways. The article mentions Laker's collaboration with musician David Harradine and references to Richard Branson and Virgin Atlantic, providing insight into the aviation industry dynamics of the mid-1980s.

Sir Freddie Laker newspaper clipping Evening Argus 1985 press coverage Laker Airways Richard Branson Virgin Atlantic aviation industry 1980s

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