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Interview with Herbert Axster, Chief of Staff of the V2 rocket program and later a target of Operation Paperclip. Phone interview, 1987
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Interview with Herbert Axster, Chief of Staff of the V2 rocket program and later a target of Operation Paperclip. Phone interview, 1987

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[Above: (left to right) Herbert Axter, Walter Dornberger and Werner von Braun, after their surrender to the US Army, 1945.]

Thanks for allowing me to speak with you, Dr. Axster, as was mentioned I would like to ask only a few questions to help with a history project. Our friend Emil said to ask you some good questions and that you are a good entertainer.

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