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Newspaper obituary page from The Independent featuring Sir Freddie Laker obituary and other death notices from 2006

Newspaper obituary page from The Independent featuring Sir Freddie Laker obituary and other death notices from 2006

This obituary page from The Independent newspaper dated Saturday 11 February 2006 features the death notice of Sir Freddie Laker, founder of Laker Airways and pioneer of low-cost air travel. The main obituary describes Laker as the 'Champion of the forgotten man' who fought established airlines to bring budget flights to all passengers.

Sir Freddie Laker obituary The Independent newspaper 2006 Laker Airways aviation pioneer low-cost flights press clipping

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