A British Pathe newsreel film from 1964 depicting the "worlds first hovercraft race" on the waters of the newly filled Lake Burley Griffin in the Australian Capital Territory.


Title reads 'World's First Hovercraft Race'.

MS. Governor General of Australia Lord De L'Isle has arrived to Canberra to watch the home made hovercraft race. Various shots at Lake Burley Griffin where competitors turn up with their crafts. The hovercraft have all been made privately by the entrants. After a short preparation they take to the water, some have difficulty. The race is won by Alan Hawkins in a beetle shaped craft.

Date found in the old record - 19/03/1964.

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