Z-
Used in differentiating time. The Z stands for Zulu Time.
Zapped-
(Slang) Killed
Zappers-
(Squadron Nickname) VAQ-30, that flies the EA-6 Prowler.
Zebra-
(1950’s Slang) Master Sergeant. (In reference to the number of stripes on his arm)
Zeke-
(Allied Codename) Japanese Mitsubishi A6M, fighter.
ZELL-
(Acronym) Zero Length Launch. Basically used in reference too a booster launched F-104G, during the Cold War.
Zero-
(Allied Codename) Japanese Mitsubishi A6M, fighter.
Zipper-
(Nickname) Lockheed F-104 Starfighter.
Zippin’ Z-
(Nickname) USS Zellars DD-777; a Gearing Class Destroyer.
Zippo-
(Nickname) USS Forrestal CV-59, a Forrestal Class Aircraft Carrier. She earned the nickname after she ripped apart by explosions off Vietnam.
Zoomer-
(Slang) An Air Force member.
Zootsuit-
(Slang) A sky blue electrically heated suit, used in World War II, by bomber crews.
Zorro-
(Nickname) Douglas A-1 Skyraider.
Zulu-
(Codeword) Letter Z.
Zulu Time-
Military designation for Greenwich Mean Time. Zulu Time is the standard worldwide time. Most everything happens in Z Time.
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