The history of the hovercraft’s development including an interview with its inventor, Christopher Cockerell. Various uses, both commercial and military, are shown, and some of its posible future applications are described.
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ACMI Identifier
002666
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Boatbuilding
Animals & Wildlife → Marine resources
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Military history
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Boatbuilding
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Boats and boating
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Hovercraft
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)