Edgar schmued autobiography for kids

Edgar O. "Ed" Schmued (Schmüd; 1899–1985) was an Austrian/German-American aircraft designer, famed for his design of the iconic North American P-51 Mustang and, later, the F-86 Sabre while at North American Aviation.

He later worked on other aircraft designs as an aviation consultant.

A private venture by Northrop, the Talon was designed by a team led by Edgar Schmued, famous for his work on the North American Aviation P Mustang.

A private venture by Northrop, the Talon was designed by a team led by Edgar Schmued, famous for his work on the North American Aviation P Mustang.

Mustang Designer tells the story of American wartime fighter development, including engines and armaments, as part of a nationwide program of aircraft builders.

Mustang Designer tells the story of American wartime fighter development, including engines and armaments, as part of a nationwide program of aircraft.

I get the impression that Wagner had insufficient material to write a full biography of Schmued, knew that the story of the P has been overdone, and realized.

There are probably more myths about the North American Aviation Mustang than any other aircraft of the Second World War, and possibly any aircraft in history.

Early life

Edgar Schmüd was born in Hornbach, Germany, 30 December 1899. His father Heinrich Schmüd was an Austrian, so Edgar inherited Austrian citizenship until he would finally adopt the American one.^[1] At the age of eight, he first saw an airplane in flight and decided that aviation was to be his life's work.

Edgar embarked early on a rigorous program of self-study to become an engineer, and later served an apprenticeship in a small engine factory. He also designed several innovative engine components for which he received patents. In his spare time, he continued the self-study of aviation.

In World War I, he served in the Austro-Hungarian Aviation Troops as a mec