Footage of Airborne Rockets — Part 6 | The Archive Project

Video Parts (6)

This clip is Part 6 of a 6-part film. Watch from the beginning

Tags

Description

This film contains footage of rocket technology and the history of its development through design improvement. Topics discussed include improvements in the angle of glide and fin design to increase accuracy. Rocket trajectory and altitude tests are carried out by high flying planes. During glide and dive bombing maneuvers, rockets are test fired. The impact of rocket launcher design on plane speed and effect of high level temperature on airplane wings are also shown.

Collection

Records of the Office of Strategic Services

Series

Training and Informational Film Relating to U.S.S. Kearny

NARA ID

Subscribe

Local ID

Subscribe

Date

1945-01-01

File

Subscribe

TRT

3:47

Related Videos

Operational Report Clarion: Gen Todd Explains Mission

Part 2

Guardians at the Gate

Part 4

U.S. Launches New Aircraft Carrier [Etc.]

Part 3

The Lcs (L) (3) Description and Employment

Part 5

Summary of Air Force Experience, Lt Gen Edward J. Timberlake

Part 13

Briefings & [I.E., And] Interrogations

Part 1

Ceremonies Marking the 20th Anniversary of the Voice of America - February 26, 1962

Part 1

Operation Titanic

Part 1