From Iron Man to James Bond, jet suits are staple features in many popular blockbuster movies.

Now, paramedics in the Lake District are turning to the futuristic technology in the hopes of reaching stranded ramblers in remote areas more quickly and easily.

The flying suit, developed by inventor Richard Browning from Gravity Industries, is currently being tested by a few brave paramedics with The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS), including Andy Mawson.

Mr Mawson, who is director of operations at GNAAS, described the training as 'nerve-wracking.' 

While a timeline for the project remains unclear, Mr Mawson says he expects to be using the technology as early as summer 2022.