Launch of V-2 rocket at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. The V-2 rocket is used for high altitude research. Technicians assemble various parts of rocket using German parts, and insulate it. Scenes of placing alcohol tank, oxygen tank, propulsion unit and tailing house in position.1947.
V-2 rocket transported from the assembling area to firing range on a miler wagon.Trailers carrying equipment used for launch can be seen behind the miler wagon. Technicians place the launching platform and raises the rocket in vertical position for launch. 1947.
Technicians make preparations for launch inspect the various parts of rocket at White Sands, New Mexico. A crane is wielded on tracks to facilitate fueling and checking of missile. Fuel is loaded into tanks of rocket. Final checks are made before its launch. 1947.
Launch of V-2 rocket at White Sands,New Mexico. Weather and wind velocity checks are made, radar devices are adjusted. In the Block house crew members begin the countdown for the rocket launch and launch it into space. They keep a check on the course of rocket through radar. Crew maps the point of impact and moves to the site. Collect the wreckage of missile to the launching station for analysis. Scene of conference held to discuss the performance of missile. 1947.
U.S. Navy launch German V-2 rocket from an aircraft carrier USS Midway at White Sands in New Mexico. German V-2 rocket launches from U.S. Navy ship Midway. Technician aboard USS Midway connects liquid oxygen lines. Firefighters crew stand by with hand extinguishers. Hydrogen peroxide containers kept in place in the background. Rocket takes off from USS Midway deck. Rocket in flight pass superstructure of a ship.