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1990s newspaper article comparing Richard Branson to Freddie Laker as teenage role models for success in business

1990s newspaper article comparing Richard Branson to Freddie Laker as teenage role models for success in business

A newspaper clipping from the 1990s featuring an article by Eric Bailey that examines Richard Branson as a role model for teenagers. The article draws comparisons between Branson and aviation entrepreneur Sir Freddie Laker, discussing their appeal to young people and their entrepreneurial qualities. This press cutting reflects the media's interest in connecting Branson's Virgin empire success with Laker's earlier pioneering work in making air travel accessible.

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