The full story behind the simplest yet most futuristic of crafts The hovercraft has a multitude of uses across numerous arenas, including leisure cruising and Formula 1 racing; it has modernized travel and saved many lives, boasting zero fatalities in accidents, yet despite all this little has been written about this most humble craft. This colorful book decisively redresses the balance and with a detailed history, unpublished photographs from the Hovercraft Museum archives, and diagrams comprehensively reveals the story behind the versatile hovercraft.

The Hovercraft Story (Story series)

Engineering & Transportation

Hollebone, Ashley

Transportation

The History Press

Revealing the development of the multi-faceted hovercraft and its many roles, from racing and leisure to travel and rescue  The hovercraft was first created in 1959, when Sir Christopher Cockerell came up with a prototype that crossed the English Channel. The SRN1, the first ever hovercraft, is now proudly housed by the Science Museum and this invention enjoys an active role in many arenas. This detailed book delves into the craft's history, from the early days of its development through to its commercial and military applications. It looks into the exciting world of hovercraft leisure, cruising and racing from amateur to Formula 1, and also explores the important role the hovercraft plays in rescues, whether on water or delivering aid around the word in places that helicopters can’t reach. Finally, it details the types of hovercraft in use today, and what the future holds.

The Hovercraft: A History

History

Europe

At last a dedicated publication that explains the history of the world's most versatile station wagon, a global workhorse, and comfortable family vehicle. Sweden’s answer to Germany’s people’s car arrived some 20 years earlier and quickly paved the way for safe and dependable vehicles. The Volvo Estate chronicles the evolution of the Volvo estate car, with every model featured. Whether you are a Volvo lover or just have a general interest in cars, this book offers an informative and interesting look into a car that has had very little media coverage despite its vast global sales success and the affection it holds with so many.

The Volvo Estate: Design Icon & Faithful Companion

Automotive

Veloce Publishing

At last, a dedicated publication that explains the history of the worlds most versatile station wagon, a global workhorse and comfortable family vehicle. Sweden’s answer to Germany’s people’s car arrived some 20 years earlier, and quickly paved the way for safe and dependable vehicles. The Volvo Estate Car chronicles the evolution of the Volvo station wagon, with every model featured. Whether you are a Volvo lover or just have a general interest in cars, this book offers an informative and interesting look into a car that has had very little media coverage, despite its vast global sales success and the affection with which it is held by so many.

The Volvo Estate Car: Design Icon and Faithful Companion

Veloce Publishing Ltd.

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The Hovercraft Story (Story series)

The Hovercraft: A History

The Volvo Estate: Design Icon & Faithful Companion

The Volvo Estate Car: Design Icon and Faithful Companion