How well do you speak fighter pilot lingo?

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Ryan J. Bohdel, 391st Fighter Squadron pilot, runs through a pre-flight protocol Jan. 7, 2019, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. Hours of maintenance, inspection and protocol are performed before each flight to ensure aircrew are safe throughout the duration of the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Kobialka) U.S. Air Force Capt. Ryan J. Bohdel, 391st Fighter pilot, runs through a pre-flight protocol Jan. 7, 2019, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. Hours of maintenance, inspection and protocol are performed before each flight to ensure aircrew are safe throughout the duration of the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Kobialka)

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You can’t launch if you don’t know the fighter pilot lingo. Every branch of the military has a language of its own, but pilots have their own dialect. Take this quiz and see if you’re ready to strap on your oxygen mask and talk to your wingman. Like a true pilot.

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