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Nov. 09, 1960 - World's first Hover Scooter demonstrated: What is claimed to be the world's first Hover Scooter was demonstrated this morning at Long Ditton, Surrey - prior to its display at the Earls Court Motor Cycle show. It is produced by Rhoades Inc.of Pittsburgh, Penn, USA - is saucer shaped and 9ft. in diameter - powered by a motor cycle engine - it hovers a few inches over the ground or water - on a cushion of air. Photo shows Mr.Charles Rhoades - head of the manufacturing company - demonstrates the Hover Scooter on the lawn - at Long Ditton this morning
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