Summary: Assorted film of trials of devices using Walter power units.
Description: Several trial firings from a beach into the sea of mines using Walter rocket motors are first shown. A static test on a rocket motor is seen (only the rear end of the rocket is seen). Some close-ups of a torpedo on a catapult are given followed by two launches. A static test on two assisted take-off rockets is then shown, followed by a take-off by an He 111 using two such units. An Hs 293 is released from an He 111 (on 22/8/1941) and followed for the initial part of its flight. A Bv 138 takes off (twice) using two take-off rockets. The titles for the film (see notes) follow with brief shots of the Walter works. A torpedo (as seen earlier in the film) is manhandled in a factory. More launches from the catapult are shown. Finally a split tube catapult is shown with a dummy missile in position for firing. The dummy is fired into some earth banks (twice).
Alternative Title:WALTER POWER UNITS [Translation]
Production Details: (H) Walter KG, Kiel (Production sponsor)
Personalities, Units and Organisations:
Keywords: aircraft, German - combat: Heinkel He 111 & [R and D] (object name)
aircraft, German - seaplane: Blohm und Voss Bv 138 & [R and D] (object name)
equipment, German air - propulsion: Walter rocket motor & [R and D] (object name)
equipment, German air - propulsion: Walter catapult & [R and D] (object name)
weapons, German air - missile [air-surface]: Henschel Hs 293 & [R and D] (object name)
Germany & Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein (?) (geography)
Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W
Sound format: Silent
Soundtrack language: None
Title language: German
Technical Details: Format: 16mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 1
Footage: 234 ft; Running time: 7 mins
