Griffon Hoverwork makes waves (and headlines) at HMS Ocean in Brazil

At the beginning of September, Griffon Hoverwork went to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to take part in the defence equipment show on HMS Ocean.

Two of the Royal Marines 2400TD craft were also present. One provided a static display on the flight deck and the other was craned overboard and provided a live demonstration – as shown in the picture above. Head of Market Development, Paul Edwards, attended the event and gave the following interview to The Times newspaper:

“Paul Edwards, of the Griffon hovercraft company, said that there was “considerable potential” in Brazil. Griffon is hoping to sell hovercraft to Brazilian police, air rescue and military. He said that the Royal Navy would help his case. “It is a clear demonstration of UK government support for our company,” he said.”