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    "R.100. Rückstossofen, Schaltungschema u. Rückstossmessvorrichtung. [Rocket motor, circuit diagram and thrust measuring device]" Drawing, 20 kg Heylandt rocket motor and test stand for same, developed by the Heylandt Aktiengesellschaft für Industriegasverwertung (Industrial Gas Utilization Company) of Paul Heylandt; 18 November 1932. [Copied from drawing on microfilm, “Technical correspondence from 1931-1937 between the Army Ordnance Office and several manufacturers of rocket motors and steam generators,” Reel 37, Item FE 724/A, Frame 4, Captured German Documents (World War II): Fort Eustis Library (FE) Microfilm, NASM.XXXX.0468.]

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National Air and Space Museum

National Air and Space Museum 650 Jefferson Drive SW
Washington, DC

202-633-2214

Free Timed-Entry Passes Required

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway
Chantilly, VA 20151

703-572-4118

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