Posted by Tom Bryant on
URL: https://www.shado-forum.com/Interceptors-tp1500519p1500568.html

Robert,

Strangely enough neither did the Apollo LM Ascent Module when it
left the lunar surface. If you've ever seen the famous film footage from
Apollo 17 IIRC there is no visible flame from its takeoff either, just
dust and debris from the launch.

Tom Bryant