Photos of the Fieseler 103 a.k.a. V-1 Flying Bomb

The Fieseler Fi 103, better known as the V-1 'Buzz Bomb', (German: Vergeltungswaffe 1, retaliation weapon) The magnetic compass of the Fi-103. The magnetic compass of the Fi-103. The Fieseler 103 a.k.a. FZG 76. The red section contained the Amatol warhead of approx. 1,874 lb. Clearly visible are two fuzes. Nose cone with air log counter. Also visible the two large spherical compressed air spheres. The servo mechanisms controlling the rudder and elevators. Close-up of the fuel pump, filter and veeder-type counter mechanism which is actuated by the air-log. The Air Valve Argus As 104 at the front of the pulsejet engine. Close-up of the mechanical impact fuze. The belly switch can be seen on the underside of the nose housing. Intended to detonate the warhead in case the bomb glides to the ground. Fieseler 103 at the La Coupole Museum at Wizernes in northern France. V1 missile on launching ramp at Blockhaus Eperlecques in northern France. V1 missile on launching ramp at Blockhaus Eperlecques in northern France. Fieseler Fi 103R (Reichenberg), manned version of the V-1 flying bomb (La Coupole Museum, Wizernes, Northern France.

The Fieseler 103 or better known as the V-1 'Buzz Bomb'.

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