| Ludwig Elsbett |
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Elsbett was one of nine children of the farmer Viktor Elsbett, and his wife Maria. He grew up in agriculture, and was originally trained as a fitter for agricultural machinery. Later, he attended the technical schools in Bad Frankenhausen and Neustrelitz to study Mechanical Engineering and Aircraft Construction . In 1937 , he was appointed department manager at the Junkers Aircraft Works in Dessau and developed combustion engines. In 1940 , he married his wife Lieselotte, and had five children with her. He was a living legend of technology, he played a decisive part in the further development of the Diesel Engine Technology. After the war, Elsbett set up an independent factory in Salzgitter for the production of a two-stroke Diesel Engine. INTERNET LINKS ''See also:'' Elsbett Engine , Fuel Injection |
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