At Akrotiri in 1984 (IIRC) I watched the Sparrows opposition loop with growing horror as it became obvious one of them was going to hit the ground and then he did!
Big thump, all sorts of debris going in all directions and then to our amazement a single figure, in flying suit, walking away from the wreckage.
I think his name was CH for those who remember. I often wondered what happened to him afterwards, particularly as to his chances on the national lottery!
I also watched the display F4 spear in, at Abingdon in 1989. Really big thump and I hadn't fully understood the meaning of "fireball" until that instant. RIP.
Rgds SOS
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