1960 Press Photo Hamble, England's experimental hovercraft, the GERM - mjc31408

This is the flying GERM-ground effect research machine- which is under test at Hamble, England. Britain's third experimental hovercraft, the GERM is part of a study for the development of commercial hovercraft. It uses separate engines for lift and propulsion and can ride over water and land on a cushion of air. England-aeronautics-commercial-misc.

Photo is dated 1960.

Photo measures 8.25 x 8.25 inches.