German V2 Rocket Tests 1946

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Unissued / Unused material.

V2 rockets tested. White Sands missile testing range, New Mexico.

L/S of the testing base at White Sands. L/S of the giant German V2 bomb with front sections removed to show workings inside. C/U sign 'White Sands Proving Ground Army Service Forces Ordnance...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
62906
Sort Number:
UN 1459 H
Time in/Out:
01:16:06:00 / 01:17:36:00
Canister:
UN 1459 H
Film ID:
2092.12
Issue Date:

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