Test launching of Fi103 (V-1) flying bomb in Peenemunde Germany. View of flight take off from right side of the launch track. Fire and sparks emitting from nose area, but flight proceeds over water and into the distance. Tracking meter for the missile registering readings at the side of the image. (World War II period).
Test launching of Fi103 flying bomb (V-1) in Peenemunde, Germany. Right side view of flight take off from inclined track out over the water. It quickly rolls the left and strikes the water. Another view of the same flight from the rear near the launch area. (World War II period).
Test launching of Fi103 flying bomb in Peenemunde Germany. View from left of inclined track as flight takes off over the water. It soon rolls right and hits the water. Another view of the same flight from a camera to the rear near the launch area. (World War II period).
Test launching of Fi103 flying bomb in Peenemunde Germany. View of flight take off from the inclined launch track up over the water. Buildings and houses visible. Missile disappears out of sight in the distance over the water. Another view of the same flight from a camera mounted at the rear near the launch area. Theodolite recording instrument in image showing flight progress. (World War II period).
German A-4 ballistic missile being test fired in Peenemunde, Germany during World War II. A-4 missile also known as V-2 rocket on the launch pad ready to be fired. Missile being launched and it lifts off. Missile heads towards the sky as it emits a fiery flare.
German A-4 ballistic missile being test fired in Peenemunde, Germany during World War II. A-4 missile also known as V-2 rocket on the launch pad ready to be fired at night. Fiery flare emits from the tail section of the rocket. Missile being launched and it lifts off.