The secret story of the NATO phonetic alphabet
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The NATO phonetic alphabet is not a phonetic alphabet and wasn't invented by NATO. However, it has a fascinating story to tell. It is the result of years of linguistic experimentation in the wake of the violence of World War II. So let's explore its development, from ALFA to ZULU.
In this episode, we'll uncover the surprising story of how this alphabet – used by everyone from pilots to police officers – came to be. And look at the strange words that almost made the cut.
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The NATO phonetic alphabet is not a phonetic alphabet and wasn't invented by NATO. However, it has a fascinating story to tell. It is the result of years of linguistic experimentation in the wake of the violence of World War II. So let's explore its development, from ALFA to ZULU.
In this episode, we'll uncover the surprising story of how this alphabet – used by everyone from pilots to police officers – came to be. And look at the strange words that almost made the cut.
Thank you very much to Derby Aero Club at Derby Airfield for kindly allowing us to film. You can find out more about them here: https://www.derbyaeroclub.com/
?COOL TSHIRTS: https://robwords.com/shop
⭐️PATREON COMMUNITY: https://patreon.com/robwords
?FREE NEWSLETTER: https://www.robwords.com/newsletter
Check me out on the web, on Twitter & TikTok:
https://robwords.com
https://x.com/robwordsYT
https://tiktok.com/@robwords
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