Hovering into the future

MAN’s 18VV 30/45, which developed up to 2,530 bhp at 400 rpm

Looking at the September 1960 issue of The Motor Ship, a casual reader could be forgiven for coming to the conclusion that the transport of bananas gave rise to advanced propulsion concepts.

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