Jun 13 1944
From The Space Library
The first German V-1's fired in anger, launched from France against England with 4 of the 11 striking London. the first V-1 pulsejet winged missile crossed from the Pas de Calais to explode in the center of London. The V-1 missile had a speed of 400 miles per hour and a range of 190 miles. It carried a warhead of 1,988 pounds.