Nasa. Taken out of the ground by a giant crane,... Lot 23

Nasa. Taken out of the ground by a giant crane, the experimental missile derived from the German V2 is in perfect condition despite a vertical fall of 4 miles. Three parachutes were able to slow down its descent and the 10 centimeters diameter chrome tip at its end helped it to make a vertical landing in the ground. 1954 Silver print. Press stamp and handwritten annotations on back. 21.6 x 16.4 cm with margins. Nasa. Out of the ground by a giant crane experimental missile derived from the German V2 is in perfect condition despite a vertical drop of 4 miles. Three parachutes could curb its descentand advanced chromium 10 centimeters in diameter at its end helped him realize a vertical landing in the ground. Press pad and handwritten annotations to back. 21.6 x 16,4cma ith margins.