
France’s military pigeons race in memory of brave predecessors
Mont Valerien, France (AFP) July 14, 2025 - These days, French military pigeon number 193-529 is no longer needed to carry tiny messages during war-time communication blackouts.
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Mont Valerien, France (AFP) July 14, 2025 - These days, French military pigeon number 193-529 is no longer needed to carry tiny messages during war-time communication blackouts.
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