Originally Posted by
Warmtoast
Ah, that is the beast that put me off flying. Strapped to the front of the dart, two teams of boys set out across the cricket pitch pulling the bungee ropes. When they eventually ran out of puff, the ground tether was released one was literally catapulted across the crease. Two large spoilers were designed to prevent one getting airborne and attacking the 2.35 on the down line. It didn't stop our doughty commander getting airborne and bending the skid on landing.