James Bond
In 2002 James Bond staged a daring escape from Colonel Moon in the film “Die Another Day”.
In the opening scenes of the film, he manages to barely escape the sticky situation by commandeering a hovercraft – chased by several baddies… also in hovercraft!
In your visit you’ll be able to see two of the hovercraft used in the filming (complete with left over mud)!
You’ll be able to find out how they managed to use creative means to film the sequences and how for practical reasons they had to settle for Aldershot instead of using a real North Korean minefield.
Scrapheap Challenge / Junkyard Wars
Relive the creativity and ingenuity of “Scrapheap Challenge” with the hovercrafts built by the talented teams “The Bright Sparks” and “The Grunts.”
These impressive creations were part of the show’s 10-year anniversary special, showcasing the inventive spirit of the series where teams raced against time and each other to build functioning hovercrafts from scrap materials.
See these unique hovercrafts up close and appreciate the engineering brilliance that made them a standout on the show.
Pawn Stars
Designed for a global stage, the Air Board was created for the Sydney Olympics Opening Ceremony, the Air Board wowed audiences with its innovative design and dramatic flair.
Recently featured on the TV show “Pawn Stars,” this unique hovercraft continues to invoke a wry smile.