Wingsuit jumper’s stunning footage captures the moment he plunges from a 250-metre sandstone cliff and soars above the desert in Jordan

  • Tim Howell, from Portsmouth, soared from a cliff over the stunning red Wadi Rum desert in a blue wingsuit
  • Footage captured a stunning bird's-eye view of the red desert floor as he parachuted to the ground
  • The daredevil was joined by partner Ewa who braved the jump without a wingsuit when on holiday this year

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This is the jaw-dropping moment a daredevil wingsuit jumper soared from a sandstone cliff above beautiful desert scenes.

Tim Howell, 28, from Portsmouth, was caught on camera diving from a 250-metre cliff in Wadi Rum, Jordan over stunning scenes.

The amazing footage captured a bird's-eye view of the dusty red desert as the former Royal Marine soared across it in a bright blue wingsuit.

Tim Howell (pictured), from Portsmouth, captured stunning scenes over the Wadi Rum desert in Jordan when he braved a wingsuit jump on holiday earlier this year

Tim Howell (pictured), from Portsmouth, captured stunning scenes over the Wadi Rum desert in Jordan when he braved a wingsuit jump on holiday earlier this year

He then parachuted onto the ground with a thump before watching his partner Ewa Kalisiewicz follow suit. 

The thrill-seekers captured the incredible footage while on holiday earlier this year.

Tim said: 'We were in a place called the Wadi Rum which is a protected area in Jordan; it's a desert with huge sandstone cliffs.

 'It's an absolutely stunning location.'

Tim and Ewa were able to access the cliffs by talking to locals in the area and using guides to help them locate the best places from which to jump.

The daredevil took on the jump with partner Ewa Kalisiewicz (pictured) who braved the 250-metre jump from the sandstone cliff armed only with a parachute

The daredevil took on the jump with partner Ewa Kalisiewicz (pictured) who braved the 250-metre jump from the sandstone cliff armed only with a parachute

The thrill-seeking duo captured stunning scenes of the dusty red desert at a bird's'-eye view during their descent onto the rocky desert floor below

The thrill-seeking duo captured stunning scenes of the dusty red desert at a bird's'-eye view during their descent onto the rocky desert floor below

Tim (pictured), who is no stranger to daring jumps, said he is always looking to visit new areas and find new cliffs to jump. The pair asked guides and followed word of mouth to find this stunning spot

Tim (pictured), who is no stranger to daring jumps, said he is always looking to visit new areas and find new cliffs to jump. The pair asked guides and followed word of mouth to find this stunning spot

Daredevil duo Tim and Polish wingsuit pilot Ewa met in Madrid when Tim was training to jump in a wingsuit for the very first time 

Daredevil duo Tim and Polish wingsuit pilot Ewa met in Madrid when Tim was training to jump in a wingsuit for the very first time 

 Tim, who has been carrying out jumps like this for over five years, said: 'We always like to visit new areas to try and find new cliffs to jump from.

'This particular jump has never been done before, and the Wadi Rum is quite famous as it's been used in lots of movies, such as The Martian with Matt Damon.

'This jump was quite different to ones we're used to as it wasn't as high. Usually to jump in a wingsuit the cliff needs to be 500m or higher.

The Wadi Rum is a protected area in Jordan with huge sandstone cliffs. The desert has been the set of many Hollywood blockbusters, including Matt Damon's The Martian

The Wadi Rum is a protected area in Jordan with huge sandstone cliffs. The desert has been the set of many Hollywood blockbusters, including Matt Damon's The Martian

Tim said the jump stood out to him because it wasn't as high as normal for a wingsuit jump - which usually require at least 500-metre cliffs

Tim said the jump stood out to him because it wasn't as high as normal for a wingsuit jump - which usually require at least 500-metre cliffs

 'I jumped with the suit but Ewa didn't use one as the landing was easy as there was so much space.

'We did look for higher cliffs but they were inaccessible. I'd definitely want to go back and try again though.'

Tim said the jump was amazing and the scenery in the desert really made it.

He said: 'For us it was really special; one of those jumps that will stick in my mind for a long time.'

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