05-09-2014, 09:27 PM
Read the 700 page book 'On a Cushion of Air', (Amazon, The Book Depository, Kindle), which tells the story of Cockerell's discovery (heavy weights supported by low pressure air) and the development of the hovercraft from the early days to the heyday of the giant 165-ton SRN.4, which crossed the English Channel starting in 1968 carrying 30 cars and 254 passengers at speeds in excess of 75 knots. The service ended on 1st October 2000. Six SR.4s were built. See onacushionofair.com
