Originally Posted by maddogmax (Post 1588594)

There is a story out there that the first time the Eastern MEC Chairmen met Frank Borman he addressed him as Mister Borman. Borman then asked to be called "Col. Borman". The MEC Chairman than pulled out his military ID and said "Fine, you can call me General". Don't know if it is true but I hope so

Originally Posted by rickair7777 (Post 1588674)

Smells like urban legend, why would a famous astronaut and CEO want to throw around his Colonelcy?

Originally Posted by CanoePilot (Post 1588388)

The uniform we wear is a costume and the "title" we have is also just for show. We arnt captains or "officers". These things were created by military pilots to make the transition better to civilian life in the 40s and 50s, the only title we have is "pilot". Some people need to check their egos at the door. This is just a job to collect a paycheck we're not saving lives or doing science. We have more in common with a fork lift operator than a doctor.

Originally Posted by Dolphinflyer (Post 1588721)

Who knows, but ask the airline guys who have flown Chuck Yeager.

Seems he required the General rank when saying his name. (He did earn it though)

Originally Posted by rickair7777 (Post 1588674)

Smells like urban legend, why would a famous astronaut and CEO want to throw around his Colonelcy?

Originally Posted by Dolphinflyer (Post 1588721)

Who knows, but ask the airline guys who have flown Chuck Yeager.

Seems he required the General rank when saying his name. (He did earn it though)

Originally Posted by dalad (Post 1588477)

Just wait a minute. This guy is Tool of Infinity if that is true.

Originally Posted by Dolphinflyer (Post 1588570)

Runner up Tool? Yup.

Originally Posted by filejw (Post 1588756)

Captain actual was started at Pan Am from the flying boat days.

Originally Posted by dalad (Post 1588477)

Just wait a minute. This guy is Tool of Infinity if that is true.