Rocket launch in Peenemunde Germany during World War 2. German V2 rocket erected vertically on a launch pad. Test center officials check parts before launch. Smoke or steam swirling around officers and officials standing near the rocket. Huge cranes and ladders around the rocket. A nearby observation tower.
German rocket launch area in Peenemunde Germany during World War 2. A man attaches the hook from the missile carrier to the jeep. Jeep drags the rocket over roads, field and past railroad towards the launch area. People gather around the rocket when it reaches the site.
German rocket launch area in Peenemunde Germany during World War 2. Missile carrier erects the rocket vertically. Rocket stands vertically with the help of supporting arm. View of artistic painting on rocket with a character riding the rocket over a superimposed crescent moon. Technicians check the upper part of the rocket and step down from the ladder. Smoke spreads all around from the rear part of the rocket.
Test launchings of Fi103 flying bomb in Peenemunde, Germany. Test missile launch during evening . Twin lights of exhaust seen moving in the sky after launch. Airplane seen in distance tracking the missle. Tracking meter superimposed over film image. (World War II period).
Test launching of Fi103 (V-1) flying bomb in Peenemunde Germany. Test missile launch from inclined track. View of tail section of Fi103 flying bomb. Missile flies out of sight. Exhaust burn lights seen moving in the sky. (World War II period).
Test launchings of Fi103 flying bomb in Peenemunde, Germany. Slow motion view from rear right side as missile proceeds up inclined track and then leaves launch ramp. Snow covered area. (World War II period).