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Fiesler F-103 or V 1 -Over 9, 500 of these flying bombs
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Fiesler F-103 or V 1 -Over 9, 500 of these flying bombs
Fiesler F-103 or V 1 -Over 9, 500 of these flying bombs were launched against London starting in mid June 1944, with nearly 2, 500 more fired against Antwerp
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1944 Antwerp Bombs Fired Guided Launched Luftwaffe Missiles Over Secondflight Starting
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This evocative photograph captures the ominous presence of a Fiesler Fi 103R-1, also known as the V-1 flying bomb, during World War II. The image, taken from an unknown vantage point, shows the sleek and menacing shape of the guided missile, its wings extended and engine roaring, ready for launch. The Fiesler Fi 103, or V-1 as it was codenamed by the Allies, was a type of cruise missile used extensively by the German Luftwaffe during the latter stages of the war. Between mid-June 1944 and the end of the conflict, over 9,500 of these flying bombs were launched against London and other targets in Europe, including Antwerp, causing widespread destruction and terror. The V-1 was the world's first long-range, jet-powered guided missile, and represented a significant advancement in military technology. It was designed to fly at supersonic speed and could not be intercepted by contemporary fighter planes. The missile was guided by a simple autopilot system, which used a barometric altimeter and gyroscopes to maintain a constant altitude and course. The launching of the V-1s marked the beginning of the end for the Luftwaffe's air superiority and signaled a new era in warfare. This photograph serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of these weapons and the fear they instilled in the civilian population during the darkest days of World War II.
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