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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

niner/ nine

Air traffic controller: I need a left turn hearding zero niner zero now.

Why "niner"?

Thanks.
  

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New2grammar Air traffic controller: I need a left turn hearding zero niner zero now. Why "niner"? Thanks.

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  • New2grammar Air traffic controller: I need a left turn hearding zero niner zero now.
  • Why "niner"?
  • Thanks.
  • Not just air traffic control.
  • Also used by the Police, Army and others.
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New2grammarAir traffic controller: I need a left turn hearding zero niner zero now.

Why "niner"?

Thanks.

Not just air traffic control. Also used by the Police, Army and others. I believe it is to ensure clarity when talking over a radio.
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