1968 Press Photo Hovercraft "Mountbatten" travels between England and France

Skimming over waves in the English channel, the SRN4, the world's largest hovercraft went on a trial run off the Isle of Wight Monday. The 165 ton "Mountbatten" class craft will carry 254 passengers and 30 cars between Dover, England and Boulogne, France. It will go into service in August. Monday the craft traveled up to 60 miles per hour over six foot waves.

Photo is dated 1968.

Photo measures 11 x 6.75 inches.