We Are England: Behind-the-scenes film shows flight world record

The BBC was granted behind-the-scenes access to an electric flight world record attempt by aeroplane engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce.

The company's Spirit of Innovation plane reached record-breaking speeds during test runs at an experimental aircraft testing site.

Two new world records over different distances have been confirmed.

This story features on We Are England, to be broadcast in the East Midlands on Monday 21 March at 20:30 GMT or available afterwards on iPlayer.

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