The Hovercraft Story

Author : Ashley Hollebone
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752485121
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hovercraft Story written by Ashley Hollebone and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2012-02-29 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Motoring journalist Ashley Hollebone reveals for the first time the full story behind the hovercraft, a wonderful British invention that was created in a back shed from a rusty food tin and an old hair dryer – simple yet remarkable! Christopher Cockerell’s 1950s invention has found a multitude of uses across numerous arenas, from cross-Channel ferries and leisure cruising to racing at up to 80mph; it has modernised travel and has an impressive safety record, yet despite this little has been written about this, one of the most innovative modes of transport.This colourful book decisively redresses the balance and comprehensively reveals the history of the hovercraft, through photographs and diagrams, making it an invaluable addition to every enthusiast’s library.

Author : Ashley Hollebone
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752490516
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Hovercraft written by Ashley Hollebone and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 very British invention enjoys an active role in many arenas, from travel, leisure cruising and racing to lifesaving and transporting goods. This detailed book delves into the history of the hovercraft, from the early days of its development through to the commercial and military applications of the craft. 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 is more than a product of 1960s Britain: it is one that has pushed the boundaries of transport as we look into the future and we have the back-shed culture of Britain to thank for its invention.

Author : Garry Hogg
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780200716253
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Hovercraft Story written by Garry Hogg and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Robin Paine
Publisher : Robin Paine
ISBN 13 : 0956897819
Total Pages : 716 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book On a Cushion of Air written by Robin Paine and published by Robin Paine. This book was released on 2012 with total page 716 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of how private foreign enterprise in the form of Swedish Lloyd and Swedish America Line, who formed a British company called 'Hoverlloyd', galvanised the British Government in to supporting this new concept in transport through the formation of a British Rail subsidiary called 'Seaspeed'.

Author : Stephen Voltz
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1452131996
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Build a Hovercraft written by Stephen Voltz and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2013-11-05 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Coke and Mentos fountain makers who found initial fame via Maker Faire and YouTube (more than 150 million views!) comes this collection of DIY science projects guaranteed to inspire a love of experimentation. Fritz Grobe and Stephen Voltz, also known as EepyBird, share their favorite projects: a giant air vortex cannon, a leaf blower hovercraft, a paper airplane that will fly forever, and many more. Each experiment features instructions that will take users from amateur to showman level—there's something here for all skill levels—alongside illustrations, photographs, and carefully explained science. How to Build a Hovercraft is guaranteed to engage curious minds and create brag-worthy results!

Author : Richard M. Jones
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1326584847
Total Pages : 57 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Capsized in the Solent - The SRN6-12 Hovercraft Disaster written by Richard M. Jones and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On 4th March 1972 a hovercraft capsized in stormy weather on a voyage from the Isle of Wight to Southsea. Five passengers were killed, but in a dramatic rescue operation involving air and sea units from miles around, the twenty-two others on board were rescued. This book tells the forgotten story of the capsizing of SRN6-012, the heroes who rose that day to save the survivors and the investigation that followed. Richard M. Jones has dedicated his life to researching disasters of historical significance that have been forgotten and has placed five memorials to such events around the UK. This is his fifth book.

Author : Garry Hogg
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789070099787
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Hover-craft Story written by Garry Hogg and published by . This book was released on with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Arthur Ord-Hume
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781840337389
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hovercraft - The Story of a Very British Invention written by Arthur Ord-Hume and published by . This book was released on 2016-05 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Jonathan Messinger
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0062932160
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian #1: The Fuzzy Apocalypse written by Jonathan Messinger and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-09-22 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explorer Troop 301 tries to save an exploding planet from a fluffy bunny and a devious alien in the first book of this funny, highly illustrated chapter book series based on the award-winning kids’ podcast! Eight-year-old Finn is the first kid born in space and he spends his days looking for a new planet to call him with his three best friends and his robot, Foggy. He’s used to wild, galaxy hopping adventures. But when Explorer Troop 301 gets stuck on a planet that’s about to explode, Finn and his friends will have to face giant aliens, a leader with mind control powers, and one evil, fluffy bunny rabbit in order to save the planet . . . and themselves. Blast off into a brand-new adventure inspired by the popular award-winning kids’ podcast! Like the podcast, the books are sort of like Scooby-Doo meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer in space. The story centers on Finn Caspian, an 8-year-old boy aboard The Famous Marlowe 280 Interplanetary Exploratory Space Station. He and his friends Abigail, Elias, and Vale are Explorers Troop 301, taking off from the Marlowe to explore uncharted planets, help the occasional alien, and solve a mystery that threatens to destroy the Marlowe. The books in this series are for kids ages 7 to 12 looking for a funny, illustrated story to tear through. They contain no violence, a little bit of suspense, and some aliens who are real chuckleheads...

Author : John Wood
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN 13 : 153822657X
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Travel Technology: Maglev Trains, Hovercrafts, and More written by John Wood and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2018-07-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While Back to the Future's hovering skateboards hasn't become reality yet, hoverboards can certainly help people get around today. From driverless cars to Japan's amazing bullet train, travel technology has advanced by leaps and bounds for both individuals and large groups of people. Readers climb aboard these incredible inventions in this book, discovering the coolest ways technology is improving travel while learning about many STEM curriculum supporting topics along the way. Full-color photographs enhance a dynamic design that draws in readers for a wild ride.