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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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
WW2-Era Location Name Cuxhaven, Germany
Date 10 Oct 1945
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Source    ww2dbaseImperial War Museum
Identification Code   BU 11149
 
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Added By David Stubblebine
Photo Size 580 x 745 pixels



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