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Sunday, 14 July, 2002, 15:02 GMT 16:02 UK
In pictures: Supersonic jet crash
A scale model of a plane intended to fly twice as fast as Concorde crashes into the ground shortly after taking off as it is tested at a former rocket-testing range in South Australia.
![]() The plane was launched on the back of a booster rocket (AFP/AP)
![]() It soon began to veer off course
![]() The booster began to spiral out of control
![]() Soon it was heading straight towards the ground
![]() Just before it hit the booster was clearly visible
![]() It exploded on impact
![]() Debris was blasted out across the desert
![]() All that was left was a puff of smoke darkening the sky
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