I was a Blue Suit ground crew with the reds from 82 to end of 88. Also did some flying in xx304 with Pete Collins.
Also, was watching this particular take off and saw the entire accident - the smoke pod exploded on impact, the entire aircraft suffered extensive fire damage bottom side as the pod diesel ignited.
Pete suffered from canopy splatter etc.
There is much to this accident that most speculate about, I know what happened as does Pete, we shall just leave it as an unfortunate event that happens time to time when so many aircraft are in close proximity.
