V-1

A V-1 hangs from the ceiling across from the V-2.

A number of "V-1" displays that I've seen are actually JB-2 Loons, the reverse-engineered American version of the V-1. The two makes of buzz bombs are nearly identical, although the JB-2 is slightly longer and has a differently-shaped fairing on its forward engine support pylon. Since this buzz bomb had the Loon-style fairing, I emailed the curator as to the heritage of this particular airframe. She replied that the museum's paperwork indicated that this was a "'hybrid' post-war article that has both German-machined and American parts" which was "[p]robably constructed as part of the American flying bomb program at Eglin AFB in the early 1950s."

In any case, the buzz bomb is in great condition and is displayed in a German livery.

Like most of the museum, the gallery in which the V-1 is located is very compact, meaning that it's difficult to photograph a large artifact in its entirety. However, by use of a wide angle lens and/or by standing in the corner of the room and tilting the camera, I was able to get most of the buzz bomb in the frame at one time.

The Air Force Museum's web site has a number of V-1-related images, including a photo of a V-1 launch emplacement and a picture capturing a V-1 moments before impact, and the Smithsonian has info pages on both the V-1 (be sure to click the "Long Description" button) and JB-2 Loon. Finally, see my page of V-1 cut-away drawings.