The history and future of jetpacks: Mankind’s obsession with personal flight in photos

In 2017, British inventor, Richard Browning set a new record for fastest flight in a body controlled jet engine powered suit. Using an Iron Man-like jet suit he managed to achieve a speed of over 32 mph over the waters of Lagoona Park in Reading, UK. 

This effort set a new flight record which made it into the Guinness World Records and yet, it is just one in a long line of experiments by mankind into achieving perfect personal flight. This passion for jetpacks and suit powered flight started off in the world of Science Fiction but quickly became a dangerous, if enthralling reality. 

From the pages of science fiction to the modern day we look back at the history of man’s quest for personal flight over the last 70 years. Come with us as we blast into the sky and into the hearts and minds of inventors everywhere. 

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