Assembled flying model V-2 rocket, cylindrical, with sharp ogival nosecone and four cruciform clipped triangular fins; painted off-white or cream color with alternating black and white fins; tangential black band pattern along side and black rings, one around top, at base of nose section, and other around rear, just above fins; hot red nose tip; nose separates to reveal a rubber band and string connecting nose to rocket body and parachute inserted in body; parachute is partly transparent and partly red plastic. Created by Benjamin G. Sullivan Date Created 11/07/2011 Source Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Keywords Military; Missiles; Models; Space Rights and Restrictions Not determined
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