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German military and civilian personnel check instrument section of sheets giving firing order in Peenemude, Germany.
The launch of A-4 (V-2) guided missile in Peenemunde, Germany. ( Slate states that causes of earlier breakdowns have been identified and corrected. This is the 3rd shot, on October 3, 1942.) German military and civilian personnel check instrument section of sheets giving firing order. A technician touches fire controls. A-4 missile is launched. Smoke covers the surrounding area. A-4 rocket speeds away out of sight. (World War II period).
Test flights of German missile A-4 V2 rocket in Peenemunde. First fully successful flight on Oct. 3, 1942.
Opening slate mentions speed and pressures generated in the test launch of A4 V2 rocket. The rocket launches and appears to be successful, moving up and out of sight. However, some white smoke descends and lingers in the atmosphere afterwards. The next slate states that the causes of the malfunctions have been identified and corrected. It is followed by a slate showing date of 3 October, 1942, and another about last instructions before the 3rd launch. German rocket scientist, Konrad Dannenberg, is seen discussing matters with several German officers at the test site. (Dannenberg is in the center of the group. Second from left is possibly Wernher von Braun. Second from right is possibly General Walter Dornberger.) The next slate reads: 1558 hours (3:58 PM) followed by one reading: Fire free. A German officer is seen speaking those words into a microphone. Camera shows a technicians hand as he sets firing switches on a control panel. ;Closeup of V2 rocket engine firing up. The rocket ascends successfully and disappears from sight. (Note: The footage at the end of clip showing the successful Oct 3 flight of A-4 V2 rocket was reportedly part of a film shown to Hitler at his Wolfe's Lair in 1943.) (World War II period).
Parts of the Fi103 flying bomb (V-1) in Peenemunde, Germany.
Fi103 (V-1) launchings in Peenemunde, Germany. Complete view of the Fi103 flying bomb lying stationary on the concrete ramp. Three workers pull the bomb on the ramp. Bomb moves on the ramp with small wheels attached to it. Fuselage rod attached at the side. Workers attach wing to the fuselage rod. A worker works on tip of the wing section. Views of various parts: Schmidt-Argus Reed intermittent jet engine; air intake; fuel line inlet; air intake; grill of the air intake and fuel nozzle; radar homing device unit used to control the V-1 flight (World War II period).
Test launchings of dummy missile from Fi103 (V-1) launch ramp in Peenemunde, Germany.
Launching booster and ramp facility for the Fi103 (V-1) flying bomb in Peenemunde, Germany. Views of the control buildings. Fi103 on the ramp ready for test launch. A dummy missile launches from the Fi103 ramp. It lands in the water shortly beyond the end of the ramp. (World War II period).
Test launching of Fi103 (V-1) flying bomb in Peenemunde, Germany.
Fi103 (V-1) launching test in Peenemunde, Germany. Closeup view of wingless V-1 mounted on launching ramp, jet engine started. Snow-covered terrain showing launching of the rocket going up track and hitting water in front of launching ramp -- missile bounces across the frozen lake surface (World War II period).
German FW-200 bomber carries Fi103 flying bomb and performs aerial test launchings in Peenemunde,Germany.
Fi103 launchings in Peenemunde, Germany. Technicians attach Fi103 under the German FW-200 heavy bomber aircraft. View of German FW-200 heavy bomber aircraft with Fi103 attached underneath. FW-200 aircraft take off and fliight. Aerial launching of Fi103. Missile flies and eventually hits water and a huge splash of water is seen. (World War II period).