August 1945
From The Space Library
First successful U.S. chemical gas, generator-driven, turbo-pump fed, regeneratively cooled rocket engine (XCALT-6000), delivered to AAF by Aerojet-General Corp.
Components for approximately 100 V-2 ballistic missiles were shipped from Germany to White Sands Proving Ground.
Joint Army-Navy Aeronautical Board established Research Committee to investigate and report on matters affecting research, development, and testing of aircraft, including liaison with NACA and industry, and to recommend action to foster aeronautical research and development.