Flying Cars Reappear in the 1980s

During the Falklands War, British commanders were looking for a weapon that could truly surprise and strike fear into the hearts of the Argentinians. They turned to the Americans who, under an umbrella of secrecy, pulled several models of flying cars out of mothballs and into service. These airborne autos were modified by having the pilot's instruments removed and replaced with a remote control flying unit. Here, two "Remote" Packards are seen being readied for takeoff from the "HMS Invincible". Packards were a favorite of the British, because their 122 inch wheelbase allowed enough clearance for them to carry two Sea Wolf missiles. In one daring mission, four Packards were landed on a strip of highway and parked for several hours at a deserted doughnut shop. From here they were used to ambush and destroy an entire Argentinian armored column.

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