A-4/V-2 Audio and Video Clips



MPG, WMV & Streaming Video Clips

Rare color footage from Peenemünde and Heidelager showing multiple A-4/V-2 launches. These films were used by the engineers and scientists to study the performance of test missiles launched from locations such as Peenemünde, Heidelager, Heidekraut. This file can be streamed by left-clicking on the link below.

Multiple Color Firing Sequences
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1 minute, 58 seconds - 3124 KB
WMV (Windows Media Video)
sound added


In an effort to extend the range of the V-2, Peenemünde scientists were directed to develop an experimental winged version of the V-2, which was named the A-4b. Several A-4b rockets were test-flown, all had some sort of failure. However, on January 24, 1945, the A-4b reached a peak altitude of nearly 50 miles and a maximum speed of 8,858 miles per hour before entering a stable glide. Although a wingtip sheared off in flight, the test should have produced a range of 466 miles.

A-4b Test Flights

49 seconds - 3075 KB
WMV (Windows Media Video)
silent


Royalty-free MPG Color V-2 Clips

Below are some large format color MPG1 clips. These copyright-free clips may be used in conjunction with educational or personal editing.
 
Color Clip 001
3813 KB silent
Color Clip 002
6031 KB silent
Color Clip 003
4305 KB silent

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WERNHER VON BRAUN
Rocket Man For War And Peace
German International channel DW-TV (Deutsche Welle)

 

 

 

 


PBS NOVA 1977
Hitler's Secret Weapon

 

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VARIOUS V-2 CLIPS
 

German Propaganda Newsreel

V-2 Malfunctions/Crashes

Discovery WINGS V-2 Development
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A-4/V-2 Animated GIF Files
For use on websites and papers
 
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A-4/V-2 Audio Clips
 
This was taken from a rare 1960's phonograph record. It is a narrated clip that describes the V-2 operations and firing procedure at White Sands.

V-2 launch White Sands Proving Ground

1 minute, 35 seconds - 1481 KB
MP3 Audio File
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VOX phonograph record of V-2 Bumper-5 that was launched on February 24, 1949, at WSPG, Pad 33. The rocket attained an altitude of 393 km and was deemed a successful flight. Separation of stages occurred at 32.2 km.

V-2 Bumper-5 WSPG 1949

4 minutes, 29 seconds - 4210 KB
MP3 Audio File
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1959 interview, Wernher von Braun and Willy Ley discuss the early days of rocketry in Germany in the Verein für Raumschiffahrt and later German Army involvement at Kummersdorf.

Conquest of Space Part 1

21 minutes, 12 seconds - 9912 KB
MP3 Audio File
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1959 interview, Wernher von Braun and Willy Ley discuss the move to Peenemünde; the success of the A-4 and the problems in production, 23:11 minutes, 6790 KB

Conquest of Space Part 2

23 minutes, 11 seconds - 10829 KB
MP3 Audio File
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1959 interview, Wernher von Braun and Willy Ley discuss last days at Peenemünde, White Sands and postwar rocketry, 23:06 minutes, 6769 KB

Conquest of Space Part 3

23 minutes, 6 seconds - 10797 KB
MP3 Audio File
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