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Why Do Pilots Say ‘Mayday’? The Story Behind the Distress Call

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A pilot’s frantic call came moments before a deadly crash in Florida on Sunday. Here’s how the century-old signal became the international standard.

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    Why Do Pilots Say ‘Mayday’? The Story Behind the Distress Call

    A pilot’s frantic call came moments before a deadly crash in Florida on Sunday. Here’s how the century-old signal became the international standard.