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Crawley Advertiser newspaper clipping from July 17, 1981, with headline 'Freddie going places' about Laker Airways

Crawley Advertiser newspaper clipping from July 17, 1981, with headline 'Freddie going places' about Laker Airways

A newspaper clipping from the Crawley Advertiser dated July 17, 1981, featuring an article titled 'Freddie going places' about Sir Freddie Laker and his airline operations. The article reflects on Laker Airways' ambitious plans from ten years prior, including their promise of scheduled flights to America for around £32, and discusses how the airline was still expanding despite increased costs.

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