Title:BV 143 AND HS 294 TRIALS, AND FZG 76 ENGINE [Allocated Title]
Film Number:GWY 1452
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Summary: Trial drops of the Bv 143 and Hs 294 guided missiles, and a view of the Argus pulse engine on the FZG 76.
Description: Two shots of the Argus-Rohr pulse jet on an FZG 76 (the V1 flying bomb) are given. The front of the motor has been removed to reveal the air shutter valve. Trial drops of the missiles, filmed from an escorting aircraft, are then shown. Bv 143 V23 on 27/6/1941: the missile's mechanical feeler drops down as it is released from an He 111. The missile follows a fairly level course and then starts to climb. Eventually it is seen diving into the sea. Hs 294 W-Nr 290 on 26/5/1944: the missile is released from a Do 217 and flies off into the distance. Hs 294 Nr 261 on 26/4/1944: the missile is released from a Do 217.
Production Details: Erprobungsstelle der Luftwaffe, Karlshagen (Production sponsor)
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Keywords: aircraft, German - combat: Dornier Do 217 & [R and D] (object name)
aircraft, German - combat: Heinkel He 111 & [R and D] (object name)
weapons, German - missile: V1 & [R and D] (object name)
weapons, German air - missile [air-surface]: Henschel Hs 294 & [R and D] (object name)
weapons, German air - missile [air-surface]: Blohm und Voss Bv 143 & [R and D] (object name)
Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W
Sound format: Silent
Soundtrack language: None
Title language: German
Technical Details: Format: 35mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 1
Footage: 280 ft; Running time: 3 mins
