An improved, multiple-use fireworks launcher is provided for the launching of fireworks such as an artillery shell having a lower lift charge and an upper effect charge. A pair of accelerometers to determine the angle of pitch being are disposed on either side of the centre of gravity along an axis substantially merged with the longitudinal axis of the aircraft. The first braces are positioned along the platform so as to provide lifting and stacking fitments at the standard overhead crane lifting points when in a lift configuration. In this case, the packet length and the rate are not those of actually transmitted packet so that this packet is discarded.