Title:HS 293 : Entwicklung Prof Wagner (1) [Main Title]
Film Number:GWY 1434
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Summary: Brief details and trial drops of the Hs 293 V2 air-to-surface guided missile.
Description: Brief specifications and technical data are given, and the missile shown in close-up. A demonstration is given of the operation of the control stick and the corresponding movements of the ailerons and elevators. The rear part of the missile is pulled off to reveal the guidance equipment. The missile is jacked up and attached to an He 111H. A diagram shows the intended courses of the guiding aircraft and of the missile after release. Two trial drops of Hs 293 V2s (on 2/4/1941 and 7/6/1941) using a white painted barn as target are then shown. The missile is dropped with no rocket unit attached but with flares burning for sighting purposes, and is followed down to the target by the camera aircraft. The first attempt is a near miss, the second a hit. Close-ups of the resulting holes are given.
