Title:HS 117, ENZIAN AND TAIFUN TRIALS [Allocated Title]
Film Number:GWY 1460
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Summary: Trial firings of the Hs 117, Enzian and Taifun missiles.
Description: Hs 117 on 23/8/1944: this launch is seen from three camera positions (one in slow motion). The booster rockets are seen breaking away after some seconds. Hs 117 on 31/8/1944 (from two cameras): one booster fires somewhat later than the other and is released before it has burnt out. It spirals rapidly away as the Hs 117 flies off into the distance. Hs 117 air launch on 22/9/1944: this Hs 117 is released from an He 111 in flight. Hs 117 air launch on 31/8/1944: only the flare of the rocket motor is seen moving across the picture. Enzian E1/17 on 24/9/1944: one booster rocket breaks away as it fires and the missile spirals out of control into the sea. Taifun on 13/9/1944: the rocket fires rapidly across the screen (seen from two cameras). Enzian E1/13 on 25/9/1944: the missile fires successfully and goes out of the picture.
