Flying boats
From the 1950s onwards, Lake Lucerne served as the testing ground for a new type of technology. Over a period of more than 20 years, hydrofoils glided over the surface of the water. From Lake Lucerne, the futuristic-looking craft went on to make their mark on the world.
![One of the first hydrofoils developed by Enrico Forlanini on Lake Maggiore around 1910.](https://blog.nationalmuseum.ch/app/uploads/02-enrico-forlanini-1910-300x218.jpg)
![Hanns von Schertel on a Supramar test boat (PT 10) in Stansstad, 1952.](https://blog.nationalmuseum.ch/app/uploads/03-hanns-von-schertel-1952-auf-einem-supramar-testboot-in-stansstad-200x300.jpg)
From Lake Lucerne to the oceans of the world
International interest
Miracle of lightweight design
Trailer for the documentary "Fliegende Schiffe", about the development of hydrofoil craft. Wuhrmann Enterprises / YouTube
![Test driving the hydrofoil PT 10 on Lake Lucerne in 1952.](https://blog.nationalmuseum.ch/app/uploads/01-testfahrt-des-tragflugelboots-pt-10-1952-300x200.jpg)