Reliant Robin -> space shuttle!
 

http://www.topgear.com/us/videos/more/space-robin

This is from a few years back, but I found the vid online now and indeed, it must be shared.

Re: Reliant Robin -> space shuttle!
 

Make SURE you watch the whole thing, right up to the end. you'll be in awe!

Re: Reliant Robin -> space shuttle!
 

Wow! That is amazing that they pulled it off as well as they did!

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Haha that was awesome!

too bad that tank couldnt have broken off, that would have been pretty amazing to see it used again.

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Wow, I'm amazed it went as far as it did.

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I think its crazy they were aloud to launch a "missile" into the air like that.