V2 Rocket Assembling and Launching - White Sands Proving Grounds 25350 (1947)
1947 · Short film · 19 min
Synopsis
This film shows a V-2 rocket assembled from German parts at White Sands Proving Grounds, New Mexico. The alcohol tank, oxygen tank, propulsion unit, and tail housing are placed in position. The rocket is carried to the firing area and raised to a vertical position. Final checks are made and the rocket is fired. Its course is followed by radar. Parts are recovered after the rocket has crashed. The V-2 rocket is used for high altitude research. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD.
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Details
- Running time
- 19 minutes
- Collection
- Ephemeral Films
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- Stock Footage