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The Rocket Park displays what is identified as a "German V-1." However, the sign shows a picture of a JB-2 (the American version of the V-1), so I'm not entirely certain as to the specific origins of this vehicle. The fact that it's brightly colored (somewhat similar to the JB-2 at the Udvar-Hazy Center might also lead one to guess that it's a JB-2, painted for target practice (although I have seen vintage photos where the entire V-1 was painted a dark grey, so I may be reading too much into the current paint scheme). Unlike other V-1s and JB-2s I've seen (e.g., the V-1 at the Air Zoo), this one is missing the tip of its nose cone. The Air Force Museum's web site has a number of V-1-related images, including a cool cut-away diagram of a V-1, a photo of a V-1 launch emplacement, and a picture capturing a V-1 moments before impact. The Smithsonian has a detailed V-1 page (be sure to click the "Long Description" tab). | ||||||||||||
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