Did you know the V1 was the world’s first cruise missile? The V-1 flying bomb, also known as the "Buzz Bomb" or "Doodlebug," was a revolutionary weapon used by Nazi Germany during World War II. This pilotless aircraft was propelled by a distinctive pulse jet engine that gave it its infamous nickname. Launched from fixed ramps using a steam-powered catapult, V-1s were primarily aimed at London and other targets in southern England and Belgium. Although its guidance system was rudimentary, relying