"We're delighted to have broken the British record with Windjet," said 24 year old pilot Richard Jenkins. "It's frustrating that we didn't break the world record, as we've exceeded the official speed in testing, however, definitely a step in the right direction!"

A speed just shy of 100 mph was recorded but could not be verified by more than one measuring devices as Windjet's sleek aerodynamic shape proved to be a very difficult target to lock onto with radar and laser speed guns.
 

The average wind speed recorded on the day only amounted to 19 knots - slightly lower that the expected 25 knots.