Private company
National Research Associates, Inc
In 1958 Melville W. Beardsley founded National Research Associates company. NRA developed and tested over 30 air cushion vehicles, with the Air Gem Air cushion vehicle produced as their first product.2 It is headquartered in Laurel.1 It ceased to exist in 1963.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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In 1958 Melville W. Beardsley founded National Research Associates company. NRA developed and tested over 30 air cushion vehicles, with the Air Gem Air cushion vehicle produced as their first product.2
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