Test launchings of Fi103 flying bomb in Peenemunde, Germany. Missile launch at night from ground ramp during the test launchings. Light from exhaust seen moving across the sky at night. (World War II period).
The launch of A-4 guided missile at Peenemunde, Germany. After development and testing the A-4 (V-2) missile is declared operational. A painter paints the missile. A-4 being lowered down onto floor by a large crane. A-4 lowered on a ramp. It is lowered onto a special trailer to haul the missile to the launching site. Large tractor hauls the missile out of a building. A-4 on a special type of trailer is transported to the firing range. It is erected into firing position. Final firing preparations. Workmen stand on a ladder and work on the missile. Oxygen is fueled into the A-4 missile. (World War II period).
The second launch of A-4 (V-2) guided missile in Peenemunde, Germany. A-4 missile is launched. Smoke covers the surrounding area. The A-4 missile zooms out of sight. Only a lingering smoke trail remains drifiting in the breeze. (A slate tells us the missile broke down from excessive pressure at speed of 650 meters per second.)
The launch of A-4 guided missile in Peenemunde, Germany. Smoke covers the surrounding area. An instrument on a picture frame records the flight of the A-4 missile.
The launch of A-4 (V-2) guided missile at Peenemunde, Germany. Animation shows the location of control station, tracking stations and target areas. The animation has a parabolic line that specifies the course of flight. Technical details mention the maximum speed and height above see level.
V- (A-4) rocket takes off from wooded area at Peenemunde Rocket Centre in Ostvorpommern, Germany, during World War 2. Rocket rises cleanly with well-defined burning gas jet at its tail. Test and tracking equipment seen positioned near the launch pad. The missile continues its flight until out of sight.