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Photos: Rocket-propelled 'F1' racing jets

Grand Prix-style racing 1,500m in the sky

Tags: gps

By Andy McCue

Published: 5 October 2005 17:45 BST


Spectators on the ground will be able to follow the race from the planes' 20-foot rocket plumes. They will also be able to watch their favourite pilot using Wi-Fi-enabled, handheld GPS tracking devices, which will receive streamed video of the cockpit and live racing action.

Fans at home will also be able to see the pilot's course on their TV or computer.


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