Looking Back: Transports of delight!

There's always somewhere to go and places to see, but how to get there? Sometimes the journey is as much fun as the destination.
Two young pilots (and a puppy ) pose next to an army helicopter at the Northampton Show, August 5, 1966Two young pilots (and a puppy ) pose next to an army helicopter at the Northampton Show, August 5, 1966
Two young pilots (and a puppy ) pose next to an army helicopter at the Northampton Show, August 5, 1966

A future filled with trips by jet-packs, monorails and rocket ships never materialised so taking a bus, train, boat or a trusty push bike was the only way to travel unless you had access to your parent's car or could cadge a lift in a helicopter. Trips to the countryside on your racer, with a pack up and a cagoule (just in case) or a jaunt to the seaside with family and friends - what wonderful ways to while away your time.