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| A reassembled German V2 ballistic rocket on a stand for Allied testing at former the Krupps proving grounds at Cuxhaven, Germany, Oct 1945. | A reassembled German V2 ballistic rocket on a stand for Allied testing at the former Krupps proving grounds at Cuxhaven, Germany, Oct 1945. Note smoke beginning to escape from the rocket as part of the launch sequence. |
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| A German V2 rocket at the moment of launch during Allied tests at the former Kupps proving grounds, Cuxhaven, Germany, 10 Oct 1945. |
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