I have read an explanation ( [here](https://users.monash.edu/~dschmidt/personal/v1.html) ) on how the guidance system worked but it went over my head
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They had a little propeller that would count out the miles as it flew.
So to hit a target you’d have to get the distance from Berlin to London, measure the wind speed, and then calculate the total number of turns you’ll expect that propeller to make covering that distance.
Once you’ve figured that out, point it in the direction of London and let ‘er rip. Gyroscopes keep it level, and once the estimated distance is covered the engines cut out so it falls like a bomb.
If this doesn’t sound particularly accurate to you… you’d be right. They were never effective at striking targets with any useful precision, although they did score a few hits.
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