10th August 2010 - British Fireworks Championships - Plymouth Hoe

Now in it's 14th year the the British fireworks championships is once again lighting up the skys of Plymouth. For two nights in August, 6 teams provide thousands of spectators with fantastic displays. Using Mountbatten breakwater for the displays, crowds line Plymouth Hoe and Jennycliff to watch. Plymouth Sound is full of small boats looking for a spectacular viewpoint.

For heat 1, I walked down in front of the old Plymouth Dome, where I had a clear view across the water to the breakwater.

The first display is from Essex Pyrotechnics.

The second team were 1st Galaxy.

Overall 1st galaxy were placed third in the competition.

The blues are so vivid, almost electric!.

Reaction Fireworks finished the first evening with the third display.

Reaction Fireworks display was runner up in this years competition.

You can read more about the championships on their official website.