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New Sensation in travelling on both land and water is offered by the two-seat hovercraft, the latest way to enjoy the outdoor fun. Lift engine makes t(...)
New Sensation in travelling on both land and water is offered by the two-seat hovercraft, the latest way to enjoy the outdoor fun. Lift engine makes t(...)

New Sensation in travelling on both land and water is offered by the two-seat hovercraft, the latest way to enjoy the outdoor fun. Lift engine makes t(...)

Date11/1/1969
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Original Toronto Star caption: New Sensation in travelling on both land and water is offered by the two-seat hovercraft; the latest way to enjoy the outdoor fun. Lift engine makes the ride feel like rolling on frictionless ball bearings while thrust engine can propel machine easily at 45 m.p.h. and should reach 75 m.p.h or more on ice. At 450 pounds; the hovercraft is light enough to lift it on a trailer. Stan Davies; Star boating editor; right; test drives a machine.
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0008739F
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