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Yes, the ‘splodie video out-take would be kewl to say the least.  – Craig.

Howitzer blast
Pfc. Erik Park, 3rd Platoon, Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade, fires his M-777 155mm howitzer, Sep. 3. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ken Scar, 7th MPAD

Another photo in the set mentions firing a rocket assisted projectile…. but at low elevation?  Yes, I’d use the extra long lanyard too.