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“Mayday” | Its Meaning and Use in Aviation
The CTS Team
September 9, 2025
A Brief History of “Mayday” The term “Mayday” is one of the most recognized distress calls in the world. It was originally coined in the 1920s by Frederick Mockford, a senior radio officer at London’s Croydon Airport. He needed a word that was easy to understand over radio transmissions and
“Mayday” | Its Meaning and Use in Aviation
The CTS Team
September 9, 2025
A Brief History of “Mayday” The term “Mayday” is one of the most recognized distress calls in the world. It was originally coined in the 1920s by Frederick Mockford, a senior radio officer at London’s Croydon Airport. He needed a word that was easy to understand over radio transmissions and
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