As part of NATO, West Germany was well prepared to be at the forefront of any Warsaw Pact invasion. The Airforce flew the Panavia Tornado Tactical Fighter Bomber, Designed and built jointly with Italy and The UK. Pilots were issued with Porsche designed Orfina Chronographs. ...
In the period leading up to the Allied invasion of Europe it was realised that timing the phases of the invasion would be vital, the reliable and effective Army Trade Pattern watch was up to the task. They were not issued to all troops but people who's role required accurate time information, such as readio operators, Forward Air controlers and Artillery batteries. ATP watches were sourced from ...