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==Military Pilot Watches== | ==Military Pilot Watches== | ||
The use of watches by military pilots to navigate has been a common theme since the introduction of manned flight early in the 20th century. Watches have developed at the same pace as planes, from simple single engine wooden flying crates to the latest supersonic jet fighters, and from manual wind timers strapped to the thigh to sophisticated electronic 'computers for the wrist'. | The use of watches by military pilots to navigate has been a common theme since the introduction of manned flight early in the 20th century. Watches have developed at the same pace as planes, from simple single engine wooden flying crates to the latest supersonic jet fighters, and from manual wind timers strapped to the thigh to sophisticated electronic 'computers for the wrist'. | ||
| − | From simple A-B | + | From simple A-B timed aerial navigation and fuel use, through [[Weems]] models, to complicated bomb timer and aiming devices, the pilots watch holds an important place in military aviation. |
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| + | ==Notable Models== | ||
| + | *[[Omega RAF 53 Thin Arrow|Omega RAF 1953 Thin Arrow]] | ||
| + | *[[Omega RAF 1953 Fat Arrow]] | ||
| + | * [[IWC Mk11]] | ||
| + | * [[JLC Mk11]] | ||
| + | *[[Weems Watches]] | ||
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*[[Civilian Pilot Watches]] | *[[Civilian Pilot Watches]] | ||
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| + | *[[Military Watches]] | ||
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| + | *[[Military Watch Companies]] | ||
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| + | *[[1930's Pilot Watches]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:05, 1 May 2020
Military Pilot Watches
The use of watches by military pilots to navigate has been a common theme since the introduction of manned flight early in the 20th century. Watches have developed at the same pace as planes, from simple single engine wooden flying crates to the latest supersonic jet fighters, and from manual wind timers strapped to the thigh to sophisticated electronic 'computers for the wrist'.
From simple A-B timed aerial navigation and fuel use, through Weems models, to complicated bomb timer and aiming devices, the pilots watch holds an important place in military aviation.
