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Mayday is an emergency procedure word used internationally as a distress signal in voice-procedure radio communications. It is used to signal a life-threatening emergency primarily by aviators and mariners, but in some countries local organizations such as firefighters , police forces, and transportation organizations also use the term.
The history of May Day in America : NPR
May Day, celebrated by workers across the globe as International Labor Day, falls on May 1. But you'd be forgiven if that's news to you. While the day traces its origins to an American...
Mayday: the meaning behind the distress call in aviation
The term ‘Mayday’ originates from the French phrase ‘m’aider’ which means ‘help me’. It was first adopted as a distress signal for aviation in the early 1920s. The credit for its implementation goes to Frederick Stanley Mockford, a senior radio officer at London’s Croydon Airport.
Mayday Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of MAYDAY is —used as a distress call in international radio-telephone communications.
Mayday Meaning: Exploring the International Distress Call
"Mayday" is the signal that there's an urgent and life-threatening situation in progress. However, operators can also fall back on, "pan-pan," which means you have an urgent situation that's not immediately putting lives at risk – for instance, your boat ran out of fuel and you need assistance.
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