Fireworks are fun. But remember kids, they are also dangerous! This pretty image is of a large rocket that had a major primary thruster failure.
Mission control was primed, the ignition system was set and the launch pad clear. The IGBM (Inter-garden ballistic missile) slotted into its launch vehicle and the countdown started.
At T-minus 5 seconds (ish) the camera started rolling. The main booster lit, thrust was attained and then, due to catastrophic failure of the main propulsion system the rocket armed its payload early. Emergency procedure ‘Fuck! Duck and cover!’ was cleanly initiated, followed by the man next door letting us know he was safe and well by shouting various very rude words at us.
From reviewing the launch it seems the rocket took off, lifted about two feet off the ground and then exploded. I distinctly remember bits of firework landing on my head.
Pingback: A traditional English BBQ | The Diary