Broughton Hall Gameshow

Birdman event 2008 (click to visit Broughton Hall website)

The annual birdman event offering a reward of £1000 for anyone who can fly across the river

Here we have the images of David Aynsworth birdman by rocket propulsion attempt at Broughton Hall this year

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 Light Me

David on the take off ramp needing a light

 Ignition

He seems to have found one!

 Take Off

One small step for man!

 Splash

Houston, we have a problem!!!

 Cooling off

Recovery helicopter required urgently

Please note: David is performing this stunt at a controlled event, do not try this at home!

Images courtesy of Jeremy Knowles