The annual world-wide survey of ACVs, hydrofoils, hovertrailers, hovertrains and air-riding materials handling equipment. Products of more than 80 ACV manufacturers and more than 20 hydrofoil manufacturers and designers are fully described and illustrated.This edition contains the only comprehensive and illustrated glossary of ACV and hydrofoil engineering and operating terms. There is also a select bibliography and sections containing details of the world\'s ACV and hydrofoil operators, licensing authorities, clubs and associations, and of ACV and hydrofoil power plants.Jane\'s Surface Skimmers: Hovercraft and Hydrofoils 1972-73. Compiled and edited by Roy McLeavy. Published by Janes 1972. 326pp. Hardback with dust jacket. Dust jacket condition: Fair - heavy creasing to top of jacket, with some wear to extremities particularly at top of spine. Book condition: Very Good - clean covers, tightly bound, clean throughout. No former owner inscriptions.