022218
Photograph 022218 Second World War, 1939-1945SYRIA. 1941-12. PIGEON CARRYING BASKETS BEING FITTED ONTO THE MOTOR CYCLE OF A DESPATCH RIDER ATTACHED TO 1ST AUSTRALIAN CORPS SIGNALS.
022219 Accession Number: 022219
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SYRIA. 1941-12. A DESPATCH RIDER OF 1ST AUSTRALIAN CORPS SIGNALS PREPARING TO SET OUT ON A TRIP WITH CARRIER PIGEONS IN THE BASKET ON THE REAR OF HIS MOTOR CYCLE. THEY WERE USED TO TAKE MESSAGES BACK TO HQ.
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022219
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Colour: Black & white
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1
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