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V-1

The Rocket Park displays what is identified as a "German V-1." However, the sign shows a picture of what appears to be a JB-2 Loon (the American version of the V-1). While I'm not entirely certain as to the origins of this specific vehicle, it does appear to be a JB-2: the forward pulse jet support fairing on the leading and trailing edges of the V-1 fairing were parallel, both swept back, while the leading edge of the Loon's fairing was nearly vertical and its trailing edge swept back at a steep angle.

Regardless of the vehicle's origin, I see that it is missing its nose fairing.

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; the museum also displays a JB-2 Loon.

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.

 
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