An interesting new take on the jetpack.
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It wasn't Hollywood but Richard Browning's bid to make world history was straight out of a superhero film.
Browning set a Guinness World Record for the fastest speed in a body-controlled jet engine power suit this week.
The founder and chief test pilot of British tech company Gravity Industries reached a speed of 32.02mph on his third attempt at Lagoona Park in Reading.
The "Iron Man" suit is made up of six kerosene-fuelled micro gas turbines, which each have 22kg of thrust.
It is controlled solely by body movement so Browning had to practice core strength exercises before his record attempt so he was able to balance in the air.
Mr Browning told Reuters: "It's a very special moment every time we suit up, it's about 45 kilos so you really know your'e about to go and do something.
"As the engine starts fuelling up it starts to build, you can sense the energy.
"And the moment the ground leaves your feet and you're actually in the air, it's a pleasure and a joy."
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