Launch Details
Three rockets were launched, as follows:
| Date | Time | Maximum height | Length of flight | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2, 1945 | 14h41 | 69.4 km | 249.4 km | |
| October 4, 1945 | 14h16 | 17.4 km | 24 km | Engine failure shortly after launch |
| October 15, 1945 | 15h06 | 64 km | 233 km | Some sources indicate launch took place on October 14, 1945 |
| October 17, 1945 | 80 km | Final Flight |
According to the Report on Operation Backfire, there were three Cuxhaven launches. Backfire Rocket One was prepared for launch on 1 October but did not function. Backfire Rocket Two was prepared for launch on 2 October and was launched without difficulty. The second Cuxhaven launch took place on 4 October with the previously non functional Backfire Rocket One. A third and final rocket was launched for representatives of the press and Allies on 15 October under the name Operation Clitterhouse.
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