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Yankee

YANG-key

NATO code word for the letter Y

Quick Facts

Pronunciation

YANG-key

Morse Code

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Signal Flag

Maritime Y

Visual Signals

Maritime Signal Flag

Yankee maritime flag

International maritime signal flag for Y. Used in naval communications and ship-to-ship signaling.

Semaphore Position

Yankee semaphore signal

Semaphore flag position for Y. Used for visual flag signaling over short distances.

About Yankee

Yankee is the NATO code for Y, referencing Americans but used worldwide.

Why "Yankee"?

Originally a Dutch nickname, became associated with Americans, internationally recognized.

Real-World Usage

  • 1

    Aviation: "Yankee airspace, contact departure"

  • 2

    Military: "Yankee Team deploying"

  • 3

    Maritime: "Yankee flag - dragging anchor"

💡 Memory Trick

Yankee Doodle - American song starts with Y

❌ Common Mistakes

Don't confuse Yankee with:

  • Yellow
  • Yoke
  • York
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