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The Rocketbelt Rejects Part 1

Profiles In Eccentricity

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Evolution of Rocket Packs and Jet Belts in Sci-Fi

Exploring the origins of iconic rocket characters like Buck Rogers and Commando Cody, the chapter delves into their adventures fighting Mongols and appearing in films. It discusses the evolution of rocket packs in sci-fi, from comic strips to celluloid films like The Rocketeer and Bond movies. The conversation transitions to real-life military interest in rocket belts, linking them to past predictions of personal elevators and military advancements in advanced technology.

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