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Painting: The V-1 Flying Bomb Chase (http://greyfalcon.us/restored/The%20V.htm)Painting: The V-1 Flying Bomb Chase (http://greyfalcon.us/restored/The%20V.htm)

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Photos Taken At:Photos Taken At:

Royal Air Force MuseumRoyal Air Force Museum

LondonLondon

On 23 July 2008On 23 July 2008

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V-1 Flying BombsV-1 Flying BombsIn June, 1942, Germany began working on a new secret weapon. It was officially In June, 1942, Germany began working on a new secret weapon. It was officially known as the F2G-76 but was also called Vergeltung (Retribution) as it was built known as the F2G-76 but was also called Vergeltung (Retribution) as it was built

in response to the mass bombing of urban areas in Germany. in response to the mass bombing of urban areas in Germany.

British intelligence first became aware of this new weapon when on 22nd August, British intelligence first became aware of this new weapon when on 22nd August, 1942, a Danish naval officer discovered an early test version that had crash 1942, a Danish naval officer discovered an early test version that had crash landed on a small island between Germany and Sweden. The officer sent a landed on a small island between Germany and Sweden. The officer sent a

photograph and a detailed sketch of the bomb to Britain and preparations began photograph and a detailed sketch of the bomb to Britain and preparations began to deal with this new weapon that had the potential to win the war for Germany.to deal with this new weapon that had the potential to win the war for Germany.

Military intelligence eventually discovered that the V-1 missile was being built at Military intelligence eventually discovered that the V-1 missile was being built at Peenemünde and in May, 1943, Winston Churchill ordered Operation Crossbow, Peenemünde and in May, 1943, Winston Churchill ordered Operation Crossbow,

a plan to destroy V-1 production and launch sites. Over the next few months a plan to destroy V-1 production and launch sites. Over the next few months over 36,000 tons of bombs were dropped on these targets. over 36,000 tons of bombs were dropped on these targets.

The V-1 (also known as a flying bomb, buzz bomb or doodlebug) was a pilotless The V-1 (also known as a flying bomb, buzz bomb or doodlebug) was a pilotless monoplane that was powered by a pulse-jet motor and carried a one ton monoplane that was powered by a pulse-jet motor and carried a one ton

warhead. They were launched from a fixed ramp and travelled at about 350mph warhead. They were launched from a fixed ramp and travelled at about 350mph and 4,000ft and had a range of 150 miles (240km). It was 8 metres (25 feet) long and 4,000ft and had a range of 150 miles (240km). It was 8 metres (25 feet) long

and had a wingspan of about 5.5 metres (20 feet).and had a wingspan of about 5.5 metres (20 feet).

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Germany launched its new weapon from Pas-de-Calais on the northern coast of Germany launched its new weapon from Pas-de-Calais on the northern coast of France, on 12th June, 1944. The first ten failed to reach the country but on the France, on 12th June, 1944. The first ten failed to reach the country but on the

following day one landed in Essex. Over the next few months 1,435 hit south-east following day one landed in Essex. Over the next few months 1,435 hit south-east England. These attacks created panic in Britain and between mid June and the England. These attacks created panic in Britain and between mid June and the

end of July, around one and a half million people left London. end of July, around one and a half million people left London.

Germany fired 9,521 V-I bombs on southern England. Of these 4,621 were Germany fired 9,521 V-I bombs on southern England. Of these 4,621 were destroyed by anti-aircraft fire or by RAF fighters such as the new turbojet destroyed by anti-aircraft fire or by RAF fighters such as the new turbojet

fighter, the Gloster Meteor. An estimated 6,184 people were killed by these flying fighter, the Gloster Meteor. An estimated 6,184 people were killed by these flying bombs. By August only 20 per cent of these bombs were reaching England. bombs. By August only 20 per cent of these bombs were reaching England.

Text Source: http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/2WWv1.htmText Source: http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/2WWv1.htm

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V-2 Flying BombsV-2 Flying BombsThe second secret weapon, the V-2 Rocket, was developed by Wernher von The second secret weapon, the V-2 Rocket, was developed by Wernher von

Braun, Walter Dornberger and Hermann Oberth at the rocket research station Braun, Walter Dornberger and Hermann Oberth at the rocket research station at Peenemünde. at Peenemünde.

The V-2 was first used in September, 1944. Like the V-1 Flying Bomb it carried The V-2 was first used in September, 1944. Like the V-1 Flying Bomb it carried a one ton warhead. However, this 14 metres (47 feet) long, liquid-fuelled rocket a one ton warhead. However, this 14 metres (47 feet) long, liquid-fuelled rocket was capable of supersonic speed and could fly at an altitude of over 50 miles. As was capable of supersonic speed and could fly at an altitude of over 50 miles. As

a result it could not be effectively stopped once launched.a result it could not be effectively stopped once launched.

Over 5,000 V-2s were fired on Britain. However, only 1,100 reached Britain. Over 5,000 V-2s were fired on Britain. However, only 1,100 reached Britain. These rockets killed 2,724 people and badly injured 6,000. After the D-Day These rockets killed 2,724 people and badly injured 6,000. After the D-Day

landings, Allied troops were on mainland Europe and they were able to capture landings, Allied troops were on mainland Europe and they were able to capture the launch sites and by March, 1945, the attacks came to an end. the launch sites and by March, 1945, the attacks came to an end.

Text Source: http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/2WWv2.htmText Source: http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/2WWv2.htm

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Photos and Presentation: J. C. LauriaPhotos and Presentation: J. C. Lauria

Sound: Ride of the WalkyresSound: Ride of the WalkyresRichard Wagner, composerRichard Wagner, composerArturo Toscanini, conductor.Arturo Toscanini, conductor.