Published by London: Pitman Publishing/Kalerghi Publications, 1975, London, 1975
ISBN 10: 027300316X ISBN 13: 9780273003168
Seller: BOPBooks, Tauranga, BOP, New Zealand
Hardcover. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: G+. B/w Illus, Plans, Graphs, Diagrams (illustrator). 1st. VG/G+. 1st. 25cm deep By 19cm. Produced at a time when hovercraft were at the height of their development and usage this 160 page book covers the inital succesful vehicle of the 1950s to the introduction of the giant machines carrying passengers and vehicle cross-Channel and thier potential for further development. As well as operational aspects the text examines shore-based facilities, designs and technical matters in a comprehensive manner. Numerous b/w photos, plans, diagrams, graphs and technical drawings, plus index. Hard covers with silver spine titles and text block excellent. Pict DJ has few tape repaired small tears and small area lamination separation front top edge near spine. Lower front flap corner clipped.