Christensen, David Collection
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Christensen, David Collection
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Wormser, Eric
This interview discusses discoveries and integration of German scientists into US Rocket sciences at the conclusion of World War 2. Mr. Eric Wormser discusses how he was drafted, what his technical specialties were, how the US received V2 rocket…
Voss, Werner
Experiences at Peenemuende on development of the V-2. Work at Nordhausen. Operation Paperclip. Work at Fort Bliss.
Trichel, Gervais (Transcript)
Role of US Army Ordinance in rocket research in WW Ii. Details of evacuation of V-2s and German engineers after the end of war. Post-war rocket developments USA with German team
Trichel, Gervais
Dr. Trichel's account of post-WW2 V-2 Rocket acquisition, roles of British intelligence, importance of General Electric and Dr. Porter, Askania theodolites, the hiring of Operation Paperclip German scientists, the selection and establishment of White…
Toftoy, Hazel
Experiences in the early days of Gen. Toftoy's career in Huntsville from his wife. How he fought to keep the Army missile programs, how Toftoy almost resigned, Toftoy's involvement in the creation of Redstone Arsenal, and the transition from Army to…
Steihoff, Ernst (Transcript)
V-2 development in war time Germany. Participation in British Operation Backfire and American Operation Paperclip after WW II.
Steihoff, Ernst
V-2 development in war time Germany, German aviation in 1930-1940s, Operation Paperclip after WWII, and adjustment to life in America as German immigrant. White Sands V-2 launches.
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