022225
Photograph 022225 Second World War, 1939-1945SYRIA. 1941-12. CARRIER PIGEONS RELEASED ON A TRIAL FLIGHT BY MEN OF THE 1ST AUSTRALIAN CORPS SIGNALS.
022224 Accession Number: 022224
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SYRIA. 1941-12. THREE BIRDS TRAINED BY 1ST AUSTRALIAN CORPS SIGNALS CARRIER PIGEON SECTION, ABOUT TO BE RELEASED ON A TRIAL FLIGHT. THE BIRDS WERE OBTAINED FROM THE FREE FRENCH, WHO USED THE SERVICE WITH EXCELLENT RESULTS IN THE MOUNTAINS AND DIFFICULT COUNTRY.
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022224
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
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1
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