Dawn Of An Industry

Follows the world-wide acceptance of the hovercraft as a means of transportation for commuters, commercial operations, military transport and use in shallow water and rapids. Describes the work of its inventor Christopher Cockrell and discusses future applications of the hovercraft principle. Shows full-scale trials in locations from the African desert to the frozen waters of northern Sweden.

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