Mustang Designer: Edgar Schmued and the P-51 FROM THE PUBLISHER
The P-51 Mustang is widely regarded as the best propeller-driven fighter that ever flew. What many might not realize is that the plane's developer, was a German �migr�. This book tells of how Schmued created a weapon that would ultimately prove lethal to the aspirations of those who had seized control over his native land.
SYNOPSIS
Presents a design biography of WWII's P-51 Mustang fighter plane from the designer's point of view, drawing on original documentation and on firsthand experiences of fighter pilots. Tells the story of American wartime fighter development, including engines and armaments, as part of a nationwide program of aircraft builders and fliers, focusing on Edgar Schmued, the designer of the Mustang. Includes b&w historical photos on every page, many from the San Diego Aerospace Museum's collection. Originally published by Orion in 1990. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
FROM THE CRITICS
In Flight
This is not just another book on the P-51 Mustang...Mustang Designer is the personal story of Edgar Schmued, his career, and what led up to the design of the Mustang and all its variants, as well as the story of the Mustang, itself, the most famous and successful fighter of WWII.— May 1991
Air Power History
Although many "buffs" will buy it for the photos alone, this is not just another book about airplanes. To borrow Walter Vincenti's memorable phrase, it's about "what engineers know and how they know it.— Summer 1991
Internet Bookwatch
Mustang Designer: Edgar Schmued And The P-51 is the complete story behind the development and deployment of one of the most famous fighter aircraft of World War II. Beginning with the choosing of fighter designs in the formative years of 1935 to 1939 covering P-30 to P-50 craft, author Ray Wagner presents the birth of the Mustang in 1940 as designed by Ed Schmued and North American Aviation. The various incarnations and variations of the Mustang are followed up to and including the early jet age years of 1945 to 1952 and the Northrop Aviation launch of a new fighter. A highly recommended design and development history, Mustang Designer is enhanced for the aviation enthusiast and military buff with an appendix, notes, glossary, bibliography and index.
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