V2 Rocket Memorial (London)

United Kingdom / England / Richmond / London
 Second World War 1939-1945, invisible, historic landmark, war memorial
The V2 rocket landing area in Chiswick marks the site of the first V2 rocket to hit London during World War II. On September 8, 1944, the rocket, launched by Nazi Germany, struck Staveley Road in Chiswick, West London. The impact caused significant destruction, resulting in the deaths of three people and injuring many others. This event marked a new phase in the war, as the V2 was the world’s first long-range guided ballistic missile, capable of delivering devastating attacks from a great distance. The attack on Chiswick signified the beginning of the V2 campaign against London and other Allied cities, highlighting the escalating technological warfare of the period. The site is now commemorated with a plaque, remembering those affected by this pivotal moment in history.
Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staveley_Road
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Coordinates:   51°28'55"N   -0°15'51"E

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  • The Rocket landed on 8 September 1944 after a brief 5 minute flight from the Dutch town of Wassenaar. The rocket struck without warning and was believed to have travelled at upto 3000 miles per hour in order to rech it's target. This particular rocket killed 3 people and injured 17 others.
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