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Originally Posted by MNBoxster

Hi,

In my youth, I was a Fleet Aviator (F4 Phantom B and N variants) and lots of the older guys sported Breitlings, mostly Navitimers. Of couse as a jg, or LT., I couldn't afford one.

But, the USAF Thunderbirds, USN Blue Angels, RAF Red Arrows, and the Italian Frecce Tricolori all wear the Breitling Aerospace (albeit with a proprietary Face).

I ended my Navy Career as a LT. Cmdr., MOS 7595, based at the Naval Flight Test Center, NAS Patuxent River, and did so with a Breitling Cosmonaute on my wrist, and I wasn't the only one, so I would have to respectfully disagree. Breitlings are highly regarded in the flying community.

I don't dispute that the E6B is a fine instrument either, but it wasn't around in my time...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

Jim,

Thanks for the reply; I have been unable to confirm one way or the other if at least my Air Force folk wear them. I have always heard stories from folks that pilots in general, or the demo pilots received some sort of fancy watch. I can tell you it's not standard for regular Air Force pilots. Since our lawmakers in all their wisdom have decided to reduce our Air Force by 40,000 troops, it would be pretty irresponsible to keep handing out a multi-thousand dollar watch for which there is no need. Even if some do have one, I will bet my paycheck (small as it is) they don't use it for flight planning.