View of German V-2 (A-4) ballistic missile test at dawn in Peenemunde, Germany. Missile is seen on launch pad across a snowy field. Small flame appears at base of rocket, followed by intense fire and a puff of vapors, as the missile rises. A trail of smoke, perhaps from an earlier failed launch, is seen to the right as Missile lifts off in a blast of flame. (World War II period).
German A-4 ballistic missile ( V-2 rocket) being test-launched at Peenemunde, Germany. circle of smoke surrounds base of A-4 missile as it sits on a launch pad. Flame momentarily replaces the smoke and then the missile is engulfed in smoke as it lifts off. It quickly rises above the smoke, with intense flame issuing from its tail. A-4 missile silhouetted against sky as it climbs until only a pinpoint of its flame is seen. (World War II period).
German ballistic missile A-4 being launched during nighttime test at Peenemunde, Germany. A-4 (V-2 rocket) sits, spouting flames, on launch pad. The flames appear to rotate at the base and the missile rises rapidly into a cloudy sky, with intense flame spouting from its tail. (World War II period).
From a series showing German ballistic missiles A4 being launched during tests in Peenemunde, Germany. Camouflaged A4 missile (V-2 rocket) on a launch pad. Blast embankment behind rocket. Smoke rises from the tail section. Missile lifts off emitting a fiery flare. A4 missile in flight
German A-4 ballistic missile (V-2 rocket) sits on launch pad at Peenemunde, Germany. The pad is located in a sort of depression, surrounded by concrete ramps and structures. Flames are buffeting against the concrete under the rocket's tail. The missile rises on a fiery tail. Trees are seen and a body of water in the background. A narrow plume of smoke appears to the left, at some distance. A boat of some sort is in the water. The rocket rushes skyward emitting flame and disappears in clouds above. (World War II period).
German ballistic missile A4 (V-2 rocket) being launched during tests in Peenemunde, Germany. View from up high at edge of basin test launch area where A-4 missile sits on a launch pad near a launch tower. Smoke rises from the tail section. A-4 Missile lifts off and fire emits from tail. Missile in flight. (World War II period).
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