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Glasgow Herald newspaper clipping from June 17, 1985 about Lonrho's damages claim against British Airways

Glasgow Herald newspaper clipping from June 17, 1985 about Lonrho's damages claim against British Airways

A Glasgow Herald newspaper clipping dated June 17, 1985, reporting on Transport Secretary Nicholas Ridley's dismissal of Lonrho's £260m damages claim as 'a try on'. The article discusses the legal conflict involving Sir Edward Du Cann, Sir Freddie Laker, and claims that airlines conspired against Laker Airways, which led to its collapse.

newspaper clipping Glasgow Herald 1985 Sir Freddie Laker Laker Airways Lonrho British Airways Sir Edward Du Cann Nicholas Ridley Skytrain airline conspiracy 1980s

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