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The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
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In 1946, German engineer Walter Riedel revealed that German scientists had interceptor rockets ready against enemy aircraft by WWII's end, as reported from Fort Bliss. This comes amid US congressional concerns that Russia possesses guided missiles able to down bombers above 40,000 feet.
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FORT BLISS, Texas, Oct. 11.-(AP) -German scientists have said they had interceptor type rockets ready for use against enemy aircraft at the end of World War II.
This was recalled as a congressional committee was told that Russia probably had guided missiles capable of downing bombers flying above 40,000 feet.
A German engineer, Walter Riedel, told reporters about the anti-aircraft rocket here late in November, 1946. He and 117 of his countrymen then were engaged in missiles development at Fort Bliss and the nearby White Sands, N. M., proving ground.
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Late In November, 1946
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German scientists stated they had interceptor type rockets ready for use against enemy aircraft at the end of World War II. A German engineer, Walter Riedel, told reporters about the anti-aircraft rocket late in November, 1946, while engaged in missiles development at Fort Bliss and White Sands with 117 countrymen. This was recalled as a congressional committee learned Russia likely had guided missiles capable of downing bombers above 40,000 feet.