
What is recorded here
This red commemorative plaque records: Hovercraft Museum. The definitive collection of Hovercraft and air-cushion vehicles, at the base of the military Hovercraft trials units 1961-1981 Recorded plaque organisation: Transport Trust.
The Hovercraft Museum houses a comprehensive collection of hovercraft and air-cushion vehicles, commemorating the site's history as the base for military Hovercraft trials from 1961 to 1981, highlighting its significance in the development and testing of this innovative transportation technology.
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