Title card says “Erprobungsstelle der Luftwaffe Peenemünde- West” (“Test site of the Peenemünde-West air force” in English). “Flakzielgerät 76 V99 Schnittaufnahmen 4.8. 1943 HK” (“Anti-aircraft target device 76 V99 cut recordings 4.8. 1943 HK” in English). A V-1 rocket, also known as a buzz bomb or doodlebug, on a launch ramp in Germany during World War 2. The Argus engine on the V-1 fires up, but the rocket fails to launch from the ramp.
Title card reads “Schleuder für flakzielgerät 76” (“slingshot for anti-aircraft target 76 (FZG-76)” in English). View of a V-1 “flying bomb” Walter catapult rocket launching ramp during World War 2. Men inserting piston into the V-1 Walter catapult. V-1 rocket launches from the ramp.
Technician opens up equipment covers and actuates launch controller for V-1 glide bomb in Germany during World War 2. Close view of V-1 launching ramp showing groove on the Walter catapult. Uniformed German technician inside V-1 launch control room, examining countdown clock and actuating launch controls. Close views of launch controller buttons and displays. Controls showing the start voltage (Startspannung), Starter (Anlassgerät), and Chain Tension (Kettenspannung). Close up views of countdown clock running.
Title card says “Geheime Kommandosache” (“Secret commando operation” in English). “Erprobungsstelle der Luftwaffe Karlshagen” (“Test site of the Air Force Karlshagen” in English). A modified Heinkel He 111 H-22 in flight, carrying a V-1 flying bomb (FZG 76), during World War 2. The camera shifts to the bottom of the Heinkel He 111, showing the V-1 flying bomb attached in the belly. View of water turbulence after V-1 explosion.
German V-1 rocket testing in Udetfeld (present-day Mierzecice, Poland) during World War 2. Title card says “Geheime Kommandosache” (“Secret commando operation” in English). “Erprobungsstelle der Luftwaffe Karlshagen” (“Test site of the Air Force Karlshagen” in English). Information on “Flakzielgerät 76 Zünder 106” (“Flak target device 76 Detonator 106” in English). V-1 doodlebug prototype is dropped from an altitude of 2000 meters during testing in Udetfeld. The V-1 flying bomb explodes after hitting the ground.
German V-1 rocket testing in snowy landscape during World War 2. Title card says “Geheime Kommandosache” (“Secret commando operation” in English). “Erprobungsstelle der Luftwaffe Karlshagen” (“Test site of the Air Force Karlshagen” in English). From an altitude of 2000 meters, a V-1 rocket without wings is dropped over snowy terrain. The V-1 rocket hits snow-covered field, but fails to explode.
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