DEUTSCHES TECHNIKMUSEUM BERLIN, GERMANY Photos: Ed Straten, T. Dungan    A wide collection of German jet and missile technology dating from WWII can be found at the German Technical Museum in Berlin. The museum showcases Germany's scientific and engineering achievements by presenting a broad spectrum of old and new technology, featuring permanent exhibitions which include the evolution of trains, planes, automobiles, boats, aerospace, and more. Artifacts include: V-1 Flying Bomb, V-2 engine assembly, V-2 combustion chambers, Henschel Hs 293, Henschel Hs 117 Schmetterling, Flugzeugrakete R4M, two examples of the Rheintochter R1, Walter HWK 109-509 rocket engine, and the Heinkel He 162 A-2 Volksjäger.    The rocket displays are located on the 4th floor in the far corner of the museum, making them a bit difficult to find. An impressive two-story high V-2 engine assembly leads to a couple of rusted combustion chambers from the Mittelwerk tunnels. Additionally, there are a number of other recognized missiles and the Heinkel He 162. The information plaques are written in German with English summaries. Plan to spend an entire day. > Click images to enlarge. -

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