Why do pilots say " May Day! May Day!" when in trouble etc.?

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Why do pilots say " May Day! May Day!" when in trouble etc.?

2006-12-17 22:09:37 · 4 answers · asked by togoc2002 1 in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Other - Destinations

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came from french m'aidez or m'aider (from shortened "Venez m’aider" or come to help me.)

2006-12-17 22:13:04 · answer #1 · answered by Biaggio 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋

I don't know were mayday originated. Mayday is an official warning, a sos, to warn all around that trouble is happening very fast and gives the authorities chance to locate them faster.

2006-12-18 06:21:07 · answer #2 · answered by breitlastmouse 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋

sounds cool maybe.hoho

2006-12-18 09:49:43 · answer #3 · answered by gerz 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋

bcoz it mayhem day...

2006-12-18 06:11:41 · answer #4 · answered by Zyklon 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋