Check out this great video of a model rocket in action. this is the sort of thing I dreamed of when I was about 12. Always wanted to build a working rocket. But the solid-fuel engines were only available at expensive model shops, or via mail order from the US. A school friend of mine (Nick) had a commercial one - his dad was an airline pilot who was able to get these sort of extreme toys, and I was often over at their place, dazzled by the cool stuff Nick was able to do. I had to satisfy myself with rubber-band powered models made of cardboard & balsa. But hey, at least I got the parachute to work on it, which I was very proud of.
I'll post an old photo if I can find it.
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