050774
Photograph 050774 Second World War, 1939-1945VICTORIA. 1943-04-13. CORPORAL G.R. RAYNER, OF NO. 3 SECTION (HQ) CARRIER PIGEON UNIT NO. 17 LOFT, LAUNCHING A PIGEON INTO THE AIR. ALL BIRDS SHOULD BE RELEASED IN THIS MANNER WHEN IN SERVICE.
050782 Accession Number: 050782
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VICTORIA, VIC. 1943-04-13. THE BREEDING PENS OF NO. 3 SECTION (HQ) CARRIER PIGEON UNIT NO. 17 LOFT. ONE PAIR OF BIRDS IS ALLOTTED TO EACH PEN.
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050782
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Colour: Black & white
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