V2 Collection (page 4)

Group photo, pupils and teachers at Sidcot School, Somerset
Group photo, pupils and teachers of Form V2 at Sidcot School, Winscombe, North Somerset, an independent Quaker school. Date: 1936

WW2 - Prams with possessions return with Evacuees going home
WW2 - Prams containing possessions return to Euston, London, following Evacuees heading home after the passing of the V1 and V2 rocket attack scare - September 1944. Date: 1944

Wernher von Braun, aerospace engineer
Wernher von Braun (1912-1977. Portrait of the German-American rocket scientist and aerospace engineer Wernher von Braun examining the colour television camera that will be attached to the Lunar)

Aftermath of V2 rocket attack, Aldgate, London, WW2
Firefighters, policemen and rescue personnel in the debris of a building during the aftermath of a V2 rocket attack in Middlesex Street, Aldgate, London E1, 10 November 1944

Battistinis V2 Red black

German V2 Rocket 1945
The V2 Vergeltungswaffe (revenge weapon) rocket was the first long-range ballistic missile, carrying a 1-tonne warhead which it delivered at a speed of 5000 k/h

Book for Boys
Buckle of Submarine V2, by Rowland Walker, will stir the blood of every true British schoolboy and make him eager to take his place in battle against Britains evil foes Date: circa 1915

Rescue following V2 rocket attack, Manor Park, London, WW2
Rescue of a woman following a V2 rocket attack in Manor Park. Although many rescues took place, hundreds of Londoners died in these attacks, launched in the latter stages of WW2

Rocket firing tests by G. H. Davis
Firing rockets across half a continent: the new V2 test range. The UK-Australian experimental guided missiles range, with 1200 miles from firing point to coastline

The second prototype Dornier Do26 V2 D-AWDS Seefalke
The second prototype Dornier Do26 V2, D-AWDS Seefalke

Blohm und Voss Ha139 V2 D-AMIE Nordmeer
Blohm und Voss Ha139 V2, D-AMIE, Nordmeer

Blohm und Voss Ha138 V2 D-AMOR
Blohm und Voss Ha138 V2, D-AMOR

US Space and Rocket Center display C014 / 0537
US Space and Rocket Center display. This centre is on land that was part of Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama, USA. Proposed in 1960, the site opened in 1970

Information leaflet, rockets, WW2
Information leaflet published in 1946, summarising statistics on rockets (V2) which fell during the latter stages of the Second World War, with the number of people killed and injured

Rescue following V2 rocket attack, Manor Park, London, WW2
Rescue of a woman following a V2 rocket attack in Manor Park. Although many rescues took place, hundreds of Londoners died in these attacks, launched in the latter stages of WW2

German rocket factory, 1943
Peenemunde rocket factory, Germany, 1943. Rocket tanks are seen in the foreground, the aft parts of the rockets are on the left, and the nose cones are in the background on the right

V-2 bumper rocket launch in USA
V-2 bumper rocket launch, USA, White Sands, New Mexico. After the Second World War a number of German rocket scientists defected to the USA

Wernher von Braun, German rocket pioneer
Dr Wernher von Braun (1912-77), German-American rocket pioneer. Von Braun is shown here in a coloured US army black-and-white photograph taken the day he became an American citizen in 1955

Wernher von Braun, German rocket designer
Dr Wernher von Braun (1912-77), German-American rocket designer. Von Braun was the son of a German baron and Government minister. He was educated at Zurich and Berlin Institutes of Technology

V-1 and V-2 rockets
German V-1 and V-2 World War II rockets on display at the National Air & Space Museum, Washington DC. The V-1 (Vergeltungswaffe/Vengeance Weapon-1), known in England as the Doodlebug

Battistinis V2 Britain

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"Unveiling the Power of V2: A Journey into German Inventions for War in the Air" Step back in time and discover the remarkable world of German ingenuity during World War II with G. H. Davis' captivating documentation on V2, a revolutionary creation that changed the course of history. From loading a V2 rocket to witnessing its awe-inspiring launch, Davis takes us on an extraordinary adventure. Delve into the heart of this technological marvel as we explore the intricacies of the V-2 rocket engine, marveling at its engineering brilliance. With each detail meticulously crafted, it's no wonder that General Ernst Udet found himself captivated by Heinkel He 100 V2's cockpit. But it wasn't just about rockets; submarines also played a crucial role in Germany's war efforts. Discover Fleet Submarine V2 and how it contributed to their strategic advantage beneath treacherous waters. Through Davis' lens, we gain insight into every aspect of this groundbreaking invention – from detailed diagrams showcasing its inner workings to his meticulous examination of the V-2 rocket bomb itself. These glimpses offer us a deeper understanding and appreciation for what was achieved during those turbulent times. Witness history unfold as we learn about captured German V2 Rockets during World War II – remnants that stand testament to both innovation and destruction. Explore Le Blockhaus de Eperlecques in France's Nord-Pas de Calais Region or visit La Coupole in Wizernes-Helfaut, where echoes from World War Two still resonate within these once-secret installations. Join us on this enthralling journey through time as we unravel the mysteries surrounding v2 – an emblematic symbol representing human determination, scientific progress, and ultimately shaping our future beyond warfare.