Preparations for test launch of German Wasserfall antiaircraft missile, during World War 2. A German officer operating the rocket's remote control device. Wasserfal C-2 ground to air rocket hoisted on the mobile launch dolly (trailer) brought out from the shelter. Technicians work on the erect rocket. Wasserfall C-2 erect on the stand in launching position. (Note: The location appears to be the island "Greifswalder Oie" - the west coast is clearly visible - along with the northern observation tower and a Wuerzburg Riese Radar.)
Technicians stand near the rocket engine. Rocket engine mounted on test stand for static firing tests. Fire from the engine. Repeated scenes of the fire testings. (World War II period).
Technicians working on rocket engine. The rocket engine mounted on an inverted test stand. Test firing of rocket engine with exhaust pointing upward. Repeated scenes of test firings. Male and female civilians and soldiers approach the rocket engine and make adjustments between test firings. (World War II period).
German technicians working near V-1 rocket launching rail / track during World War 2. Views of launch rail apparatus and men hoisting charge into the launcher system. Views of V-1 rocket mounted atop rail and technicians working. Rocket launch out over water, with debris from underneath rocket showering down beyond ramp and into water.
Left side view of inclined rail rocket launching system. German technician working on the rail system. He checks and taps a gauge. View from left rear of engine ignition from the rear part of a V-1 rocket (V-1 flying bomb). (World War 2 period).
View from front of German FW-200 bomber. Technicians working to affix V-1 Fi103 Flying Bomb under wing of the FW-200 bomber on the ground. Fi103 flying bomb mounted underneath the heavy aircraft. Aircraft takes off, and drops the flying bomb. Twin lights from the rocket rear visible. (World War II period).
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