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Friday, January 11, 2008

Rockets Galore


Between the 14th century Newton Hall and the weird chimney-pot at Dunkirk Farm, you'll find the technology of the future.

Starchaser began life as an experimental rocket test programme set up in 1992 by Steve Bennett from Dukinfield.

A few years ago the rocket was on show at Gee Cross Fete. Now they are busy recruiting astronauts.

This picture is by guest photographer Peter Parrott.

6 comments:

Gordon said...

Interesting post, Gerald. I followed your links; it seems space travel is within the grasp of everyday folks (with a big bank account!)

Jim Klenke said...

cool rocket. I want one for my vehicle.

Nikon said...

I like that shot :)
Congrats to the builder!

Unknown said...

NASA has these great machines for moving their rockets at 1 mile an hour. What does the UK use? The back of a van! And it's not even a Transit.

Tom said...

I've seen this and others about for a while now Gerald.. the Rocket Man is again putting the area on the map for all the right reasons aswell.
Great links and I do like how you set it betwween the hall and farm... I never even thought of that.
I have yet to see Peter today but I know he will be honoured to have had the chance to display one of his pictures on HDP... Cheers
Have a great weekend what ever you do.

Jim said...

Surreal

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