Misfiring of German ballistic missile A-4 during tests in Peenemunde, Germany. A-4 missile on a launch pad. Missile crashes into the launch pad after loosing power. An explosion occurs and billows of smoke rise up. (World War II period).
A-4 missile (V-2) in Peenemunde, Germany. Upper half of the missile lowered on lower half. Two tanks that will contain liquid oxygen and alcohol, respectively, are encapsulated in the missile. Technicians work on various parts of missile. Some technicians stand on ladder.
A-4 (V-2) missile in Peenemunde, Germany. Half of missile is cradled in a large steel stand as technician works inside it. Two technicians work on section of V-2 held vertically in a stand. As technicians work on half of cylindrical part of missile, in horizontal position, another man elevates and rotates it using levers on the steel cradling stand.
A-4 (V-2) missile standing upright in fabrication shop in Peenemunde, Germany. Technicians stand on platform and ladder. Internals of rocket visible through sides. Fins are installed. Oxygen alcohol burner caps and alcohol inlets. Steering mechanism is demonstrated, through series of linkages that actuate small moveable flight surfaces on tail of the V-2.
A-4 (V-2) missile in Peenemunde, Germany. Technicians assemble two sides of rocket fuselage, in horizontal position, encapsulating tanks for oxygen and alcohol. Two technicians work on lower section of missile, sitting upright, with fins attached. Alcohol inlet pipes and burner caps.
Simulation of an A-4 missile launch, in Peenemunde, Germany during World War 2. The missile is towed out to the test field in front of test stand 5 on a vehicle. Men gather near the missile. The missile is raised.