This daredevil is clearly on fire as he sets a new world speed record for flying in a jet suit yesterday…
Rocket man Richard Browning leaves a trail of sparks behind him while travelling at 85.06mph alongside Brighton pier.
The test pilot smashed his 2017 record of 32.02mph for flight in a body-controlled, jet-powered suit. It came on Guinness World Records Day. Richard said: “I’m very pleased. It’s the fastest I’ve ever been.
“Having Brighton pier there, flying by an iconic landmark was really special.
“It was so exhilarating to achieve this on Guinness World Records Day.”
Richard is founder of Gravity Industries, which designs and builds jet suits.
He added: “A lot has changed since we flew at 32mph two years ago, it’s a completely different suit.”
Guinness World Records editor in chief Craig Glenday was there to verify the result. He said: “No one embodies the spirit of adventure like Richard Browning.”
