I joined British United Airways in 1964, and worked at Renfrew Airport in Glasgow, unfortunately never got a trip on the Hovercraft
THIS week?s Nostalgia takes us back to the iconic hovercraft service that ran between Rhyl and Moreton, the Wirral, between July and September 1962.
It was run by British United Airways through Furness Withy Ltd (Shipping Agents), with discussions the previous year having ruled out Hoylake as a destination.
Rhyl and Moreton were chosen as they had flat beaches that would aid the ship when the tide was in.
The hovercraft started operating on July 20, 1962, and was scheduled to do 12 trips a day, yet only ran on 19 of the 54 days of its lifespan.
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https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/20250617.history-1962-rhyl-hovercraft-service/