LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Laker Airways collapse - bid for new licence

Genre

News report; Press conference

TX Date

11 Feb 1982

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:02:38

Description

Report on the attempt by Sir Freddie Laker to obtain his licence from the Civil Aviation Authority after the announcement of a rescue package for his bankrupt Laker Airways company, headed by Lonrho chairman Tiny Rowland. Includes press statements by Freddie Laker; Tiny Rowland. Female reporter not identified.

Contributors

Freddie Laker; Tiny Rowland

Keywords

Companies; Airlines; Finance; Licences; CAA; Aerospace industry; Freddie Laker; Bankruptcy; Laker Airways; Business failures; Lonrho

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