The story of a service pigeon. These pigeons were employed during the second World War to carry messages between advanced troops and their command HQ. In one operation 16, 554 pigeons were dropped into enemy occupied territory. Small and slim hardback in blue cloth with silvertone picture of a pigeon and lettering to the front, with the slightly torn dust-jacket, somewhat toned. 23 pages. An excellent copy. Seller Inventory # 16215

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Title: SPEEDWELL

Publisher: Weybridge Surrey: All-British Pigeon Racing

Publication Date: 1958

Binding: Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Book Type: Book

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