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An Opel rocket-car was mounted on railroad tracks near Celle, Germany

Saturday 23rd June 1928

An Opel rocket-car was mounted on railroad tracks near Celle, Germany. The first run, with 10 rockets, reached 180 mph (290 kph). A second run, with 24 rockets, jumped the tracks and demolished the vehicle.

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