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A
fully-numbered V2 fuel valve made by the Preschona factory, Berlin, in 1943. In remarkable condition, this is a truly historical artifact of the early days of liquid-fueled rocketry. Others available! |
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A mounted
V2 graphite steering vane fragment
excavated at the site of a crashed missile on the foreshore at Peenemunde. An ideal present for either a spaceflight or militaria enthusiast! |
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This remarkably
modern-looking item is
actually a connector from the electrical buss of a V2 missile, excavated recently at Peenemunde. It carries a full set of maker's stamps and part numbers. |
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Another V2
fragment from Peenemunde: this time
a heavy-duty valve assembly. Shown here at a third actual size, the item bears a number of stamped numbers and symbols. A similar item sold for over £200 on a recent online auction! |
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This is a section of one
of the numerous |
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This
item is a protective cap, used to help prevent contaminants blocking the tiny holes of the injectors during transit and storage. This is a rare item which has been treated to counter further corrosion. |
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This V2
fuelling connector measures 16cm in
length. It is an exceptionally rare item: we certainly cannot recall another being offered for sale in the UK! This piece would grace any collection and is available framed if desired! |
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Shown
here at around half actual size, this toothed quadrant is part of the drive mechanism of the graphite rudders of a V2 missile. The item is sold in a hand-made glazed box-frame. |
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This item
is a V2 riblet, one of a number that
formed the internal structure of one of the fins. Still in remarkable condition, it was recovered by a local WW2 archaeologist at Peenemunde! Shown here at a half actual size, and supplied in a hand-made glazed case. |
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Shown
here at around half actual size, this toothed cogwheel is part of the drive mechanism of the air-rudders of a V2 missile. We have two different patterns at the moment: both are rare! These items are sold in hand-made glazed frames. |
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Not a large item, but significant nonetheless: this fuel injector from the combustion chamber of a V2 engine is shipped in a hand-made glazed wooden display case! |
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This
large V2 fuel pipe connector is made of a straw-coloured alloy of great strength and resistance to cold liquids! It is mounted in a glazed wooden display case! |
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This truly
is an incredibly rare item! It is
the inner
part of one of the two fin-antennas, made from a wood-like insulating material called pertinax. Inside is the metal coil for the antenna, which was originally connected by a thin cable to a metal cap. The insulator has been cut to fit the trailing edge profile of the V2's fin. |
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This fuel
tank bracket is instantly recognisable
on photographs of the V2: it allowed a flexible connection between the airframe of the missile and one of the two propellant tanks. It is stamped with several numbers and a small Eagle and swastika symbol. A very rare item! |
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Shown here
at about a third actual size,
this is one of four graphite and iron rudders that steered a V2 missile by deflecting the rocket exhaust. These items are incredibly rare and are usually far more damaged than this one! We have two currently available, both with good amounts of graphite still remaining. Shipping within the UK is £20 |
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