Re: British aviation terminology

"Nigel Heather

Can't say I've seen the use of the word 'Airplane' used much in the UK -
except for the Leslie Nielsen films (movies).

Sometimes I think the Americans have the right words or spelling and
sometimes the english.

But my favourite proof that the yanks get it wrong sometimes is ....

UK >> LASER = Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation

US >> LAZER = Light Amplification by the Ztimulated Emission of Radiation

Cheers,

Nigel

Most people on the street haven't a clue as to what Laser means. It's
one of those terms used on sci-fi shows. ;)

Bill Banaszak, MFE Sr.
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  • Re: British aviation terminology
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