AIR-BOAT PREPARES RACE TRACK.—A self-propelled air-boat making its way along the Saratoga race track in the United States to get the muddy track into shape between races. The air-boat, operated by an aircraft pusher propeller, skims just above the ground, flattening the muddy surface. At the controls is a racehorse trainer, who is an expert on air-boats.
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Press, Volume CI, Issue 29913, 29 August 1962, Page 5
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57AIR-BOAT PREPARES RACE TRACK.—A self-propelled air-boat making its way along the Saratoga race track in the United States to get the muddy track into shape between races. The air-boat, operated by an aircraft pusher propeller, skims just above the ground, flattening the muddy surface. At the controls is a racehorse trainer, who is an expert on air-boats. Press, Volume CI, Issue 29913, 29 August 1962, Page 5
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