German V2 Rocket


Photo by Earl L. Ware, Base Photographer
Freeman Field, 1945-6

The above V2 rocket, German Serial Number SI 79-13474 (next 5 photos) once on display at Freeman Field is now (2023)
being restored at the Smithsonian, National Air & Space.
The body of the above rocket is empty with no controls or motor. 

More restoration photos at bottom


Photo by Earl L. Ware, Base Photographer
Freeman Field, 1945-6

The two large tanks in this photo are also at the Smithsonian - National Air & Space as part of the V2 restoration


Photo by Earl L. Ware, Base Photographer
Freeman Field, 1945-6

Photo by Earl L. Ware, Base Photographer
Freeman Field, 1945-6

on display at Freeman Field, 1945, during the Open House
Freeman Air Museum FF0145
Two V1's on either side

Photo by Earl L. Ware, Base Photographer
Freeman Field, 1945-6

It is believed the V2 in the above photo is hollow and does not have any motor or controls inside.  The serial number is supposedly SI 79-13474.  (10/22/2022) This information is from the Smithsonian, but their replies and information are rather confusing as they reference photos not shown. Repeatedly requests for Freeman Field to be included as cc:s to relevant emails are quickly forgotten.


Photo by Earl L. Ware, Base Photographer
Freeman Field, 1945-6
Following photos are at the Smithsonian

Source: Top photos and information are from the time period when the V2 was on display at Freeman Field.
The photos marked as "Smithsonian and National Air and Space Museum are courtesy of the Smithsonian. 
Received 02/10/2023

Page last revised 02/10/2023
James D. West
imo.jimwest@gmail.com
www.IndianaMilitary.org