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3rd August 2006 09:49

PAN PAN

Does anyone have any idea where the piece of phraseology PAN PAN orginated?

Is it an acronym or does it have any reference to anything?

Cheers,

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Farmer 1

3rd August 2006 10:02

French origin, I believe. According to Wikepedia:

Quote:

The French word "panne" nominally refers to a mechanical failure or breakdown of any kind.

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3rd August 2006 10:31

Thanks for that.

Does the origin of MAYDAY also come from French, i.e. je m'aider (or something similar)?

Thanks again,

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planeenglish

3rd August 2006 10:36

Hi 2close,

Mayday is an anglicized version of the French m'aidez (help me) or m'aider (to render help to me).
ORIGIN OF PAN PAN (URGENCY DISTRESS CALL)

From the French word 'panne' --which roughly translates to breakdown. In radio telephony, the word PAN is repeated three times pronouncing it as the French word 'panne'.

F5NOD, Gil Gautier confirms "It's correct ! French "Panne" means "breakdown" ... or "out of service" or "out of order". When you have a Car "Panne" you have to fixe it !! ;-) ..

Best to all,

PE

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3rd August 2006 19:06

Cheers troops,

Much appreciated.

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