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A V-1, aka "buzzbomb" and "doodlebug," in flight. The V-1 was not really a rocket, but rather a jet-propelled, aerial torpedo with wings. The "V" stands for Vergeltungswaffen which is German for "vengeance weapon." It was first launched against London on June 13, 1944; the last was launched in early September 1944. A total of 2,419 crash-dived into London. Approximately 5500 people were killed by V-1s.