Surface to surface A-4/V-2 missile of Germany being launched from Test Stand VII arena at Peenemunde in Germany, during World War 2. After being fired, the white and black missile moves upwards towards the sky above the water.
A-4 missile being launched from behind a hill in Peenemunde in Germany. Missile takes off and moves upwards as a flare comes out from its tail.
A-4 missile also known as V-2 ready to be launched at a site in Peenemunde in Germany. Missile emits smoke and takes off. It moves upwards as a flare emits from the tail.
Launch site of A-4 missile in Peenemunde in Germany with snow all around. A-4 missile emits smoke before taking off from the launch pad. Missile moves upwards as a flare is seen at the tail.
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).
German A-4 missile launches from a site in Peenemunde as it emits smoke. A meter records the readings related to the launch. A map shows the point from where A-4 was launched and an animation shows the trajectory of the missile. Missile covers a distance of 190 kilometers from the launch site to the point in sea where it crashes near a search boat. Scientists work to develop A-4 missile with the help of machines.
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