# Straight Dope Spotted in the Wild: Why do pilots say Roger?

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**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Created:** [April 28, 2017, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-spotted-in-the-wild-why-do-pilots-say-roger/785434 "2017-04-28T13:39:00Z")\
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**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\
**Post date:** [April 28, 2017, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-spotted-in-the-wild-why-do-pilots-say-roger/785434/1 "2017-04-28T13:39:00Z")

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Hey, have a look at [this](http://www.thevintagenews.com/2016/11/24/why-do-pilots-say-roger-not-everyone-in-wwii-could-speak-english-2-2/) funny article!