How the British Used Pigeons in World War II

On Feb. 23, 1942, a Royal Air Force Beaufort Bomber was hit by enemy anti-aircraft fire about 100 miles from its home base while on a combat mission over Norway. The aircrew had to ditch their bomber into the North Sea.
Without the ability to radio an accurate position back to base, the four crewmen released their homing pigeon from her protective cage. Winkie, a blue checkered hen, took flight and flew to her loft in Broughty Ferry.
Winkie traveled 120 miles and was discovered, completely exhausted from flying and covered in oil, by loft owner George Ross, who immediately informed RAF Leuchars in Fife, Scotland. The rescue mission was soon underway.
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[@GodisMyNo1]

I love pigeons so much

[@russ1046]

And ... Winky is a cool name to boot - I'm pleased I saw this after I had kids, they'd never have forgiven me 😂

[@pl-we9km]

My neighbour keeps complaining about my feeding pidgeons. I told her that they deserve respect and I showed her this video. Thank you for making it

[@flavorvr9417]

Good information I love it.👍

[@user-nx1pe2cs1t]

When Mike Tyson was asked why he takes care of pigeons, he replied "It's just my culture".

[@justinhall7489]

Wow

[@drmarkintexas-400]

🏆🏆🏆👍🇺🇲🙏
Thank you for sharing

[@Brother-Huff]

This is how we will be texting soon. No one will be able to afford cell phones soon.

[@everactivedad]

Winkey got the dicken medal. 😂

[@praharin]

Famously named after the owner of Dicken’s Cider

[@user-wh7kt5oz3r]

too short but ok

[@yanossnicklefritz7064]

In WWIII the hoards will eat the pigeons.

[@waveygravey3575]

Eat pigeons now, they are delicious.

[@blacktemplar5970]

Not as good as how Al Queada used crows in 4 lions