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Hovercraft innovation: multi-tasking on a cushion of air

Video. Hovercraft innovation: multi-tasking on a cushion of air

Updated: 02/11/2015 - 10:50 GMT+1

Some 50 years after its first appearance, the hovercraft has a role as a versatile and adaptable vehicle, particularly in emergency situations

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