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The third Operation Backfire V-2 shortly after launch
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The third Operation Backfire V-2 shortly after launch
The third Operation Backfire V-2 shortly after launch from Cuxhaven on its way to a landing in the North Sea. 15 October 1945. Date: 1945
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1945 Cuxhaven Landing Operation Shortly
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This photograph captures the moment of liftoff for the third Operation Backfire V-2 rocket from Cuxhaven, Germany on October 15, 1945. The V-2, an advanced A-4 ballistic missile, was the world's first long-range guided missile and a significant milestone in the history of rocket technology. Developed during World War II by the German military, the V-2 was designed primarily as a terror weapon, capable of delivering a one-ton warhead to targets hundreds of miles away. After the war, the technology was seized by the Allies and contributed to the development of missile programs in the United States, the Soviet Union, and other countries. In this image, we see the V-2 ascending into the sky, leaving behind a trail of smoke and fire as it makes its way towards the North Sea for a planned landing. The launch site at Cuxhaven, located on the North Sea coast, was a major hub for the testing and deployment of V-2 rockets during the final stages of the war. The successful launch of the third V-2 during Operation Backfire marked a significant achievement for the Allied forces, not only in terms of military technology but also in the broader context of the space race that was to come. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the scientists, engineers, and military personnel who made this groundbreaking achievement possible.
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