| Houle also suggested to higher authorities that downed aircrews use the term Mayday instead of just talking on the radio. |
| For some time, all aircrews remained ready and awaiting orders to launch while staying near or sleeping with our warbirds. |
| What drew Osburn to Edwards was the chance to escape from behind the computer and get on the flight line to work with planes and aircrews. |
| But, he added, the aircrews were professionals and knew what problems lay ahead, thus ensuring a good chance of success. |
| Although a peaceful mission, it required aircrews to travel vast distances, so the need to have rescue crews on hand was still required. |
| The tanker requirements study justified the current tanker force structure and identified significant shortfalls in both aircraft and aircrews. |
