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NH 121279 Four-bird size pigeon box containing pigeons is handed to the pilot in airplane. February 12, 1919

Four-bird size pigeon box containing pigeons is handed to the pilot in airplane. February 12, 1919
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Title: Four-bird size pigeon box containing pigeons is handed to the pilot in airplane. February 12, 1919
Caption: Pigeon. When the aeroplane is ready to take off, the four-bird size pigeon box containing the pigeons is handed to the pilot who handles the birds with great care and places them in a secure spot in the lower part of the plane. Note the side of the Pigeon showing through the "Carrier". February 12, 1919.
Description: Pigeons
Catalog #: NH 121279
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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Original Date: Wed, Feb 12, 1919
After this Year: 1910
Before this Year: 1919
Original Medium: BW Photo
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