RocketFest III, July 4th 2002

What better way to celebrate the land of the free, and home of the brave than with RocketFest III?
With topophilia ringing the ears and burning the skin, our heros set out to make rocket history on this special day.

You ready JC? Want to sniff some glue?

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Ahh, the drama of rocket fashion.

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JC's rockets look dangerous.

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KR prepares Big Bertha for action.

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On the launch pad, waiting for favorable winds.

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3, 2, 1, FIRE!

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JC, inspects the launch.

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Safe recovery!

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KR does the safe landing dance.

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DL celebrates decked out in full field gear.

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Viking is up next.

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Boule on!

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SP, on site safety officer.

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Launch!

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I think the nose cone was a little tight.

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Corkscrew....

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Elvis has left the building.

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Cool smoke trail!

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MA providing expert technical support.

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StartDart ready for lift-off.

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Off like a rocket!

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Houston, we have a problem.

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Telephone service has been knocked out in Goleta Valley!

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I told you to cut a hole in the chute. Now we're in big trouble.

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Thanks to JC, DL, and MA for the pics.
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Date last modified: 07/12/2002