A German V2 rocket at the moment of launch during Allied tests at the former Kupps proving grounds, Cuxhaven, Germany, 10 Oct 1945.

Caption     A German V2 rocket at the moment of launch during Allied tests at the former Kupps proving grounds, Cuxhaven, Germany, 10 Oct 1945. ww2dbase
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Source    ww2dbaseImperial War Museum
Identification Code   BU 11149
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Photo Size 580 x 745 pixels
Photos on Same Day 10 Oct 1945
Photos at Same Place Cuxhaven, Germany
Added By David Stubblebine
Licensing  According to the United Kingdom National Archives, Crown copyright material that has been created prior to 1 Jun 1957 is considered to be in the public domain.

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