JB-2 "Loon" (US version of the V-1)

[Njaco]

The Republic-Ford JB-2 Loon was a United States copy of the German V-1 flying bomb. Developed in 1944, and planned to be used in the United States invasion of Japan (Operation Downfall), the JB-2 was never used in combat. It was the most successful of the United States Army Air Forces Jet Bomb (JB) projects (JB-1 through JB-10) during World War II. Postwar, the JB-2 played a significant role in the development of more advanced surface-to-surface tactical missile systems such as the MGM-1 Matador and later MGM-13 Mace.

JB-2 Loon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[johnbr]

Great photos.

 

[vikingBerserker]

Way cool!

 

[Gnomey]

Nice shots Chris!

 

[syscom3]

Great pics!

 

[Wayne Little]

COOL!