Title card says “Geheime Kommandosache” (“Secret commando operation” in English). “Erprobungsstelle der Luftwaffe Peenemünde- West” (“Test site of the Peenemünde-West air force” in English). “Flakzielgerät 76 Schnittautnahmen 11.1.1944” (“Anti-aircraft target device 76 cut recordings 01/11/1944” in English). A World War II V-1 glide bomb launch as viewed from immediately behind launch ramp. Views of Walter catapult ramp used to launch the buzz bomb. Close up of Argus pulse jet engine starting and running, with intake flap valve system closing between pulses. Close up of spring actuated launch controller.
View of launch test pad area at Peenemunde rocket testing facility, Germany. German A-4 ballistic missile being test fired in Peenemunde, Germany during World War 2. A-4 missile also known as V-2 rocket on a launch pad. Missile is launched and leaves behind a fiery flare. A-4 Missile in flight.
View from safe observation area at Peenemunde rocket test center in Germany during World War 2. A-4 ballistic missile being test fired in Peenemunde, Germany during World War II. A-4 missile also known as V-2 rocket on a launch pad. Missile is launched and billows of smoke rise. Missile lifts off and is seen in flight.
German scientists experiment with rocket propulsion units in Peenemunde, Germany. A static test stand in Peenemunde. A vertically raised platform, the frame support of the mounting units at the stand. A load is moved over tracks on the stand. A propulsion unit is lifted and placed in the vertical test stand. An equipment is railed inside. Buttons on the control panel in the control room. Two scientists preparing for the tests (one appears to possibly be Wernher von Braun). A scientist views through a telescope and adjusts settings. The propulsion unit fires. It releases smoke. The emission exhausts. The scientists monitor from the control room. (World War II period).
German scientists experiments with rocket propulsion units in Peenemunde, Germany. A static test stand in Peenemunde. A vertically raised platform, the frame support of the mounting units at the stand. A scientist (possibly Wernher von Braun?) views through a telescope and adjusts settings. The propulsion unit fires. It releases smoke. The emission exhausts. The scientists monitor from the control room. The experiment is repeated. (World War II period).
Experiments with rocket propulsion units in Peenemunde, Germany. A static test stand in Peenemunde. A vertically raised platform, the frame support of the mounting units at the stand. The propulsion unit fires. It releases smoke. A trail of fire appears at the tail end on the unit. The stand catches fire. Smoke erupts on the stand. (World War II period).
CRITICALPAST.COM: About Us | Contact Us | FAQs - How to Order | License Agreement | My Account | My Lightboxes | Shopping Cart | Advanced Search | Featured Collections | Website Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Links ©2024 CriticalPast LLC.
License Agreement |
Terms & Conditions |
Privacy Policy
©2024 CriticalPast LLC.