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exaggerated fuse of brilliant fire, which leaves a heavy tail during the comet's flight. These are usually fired from either side of the firing-ground in rapid succession, producing an aerial arch, and opening just after having passed each other.

The aerial maroon consists of a maroon fitted with a lifting charge and time fuse.