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How the British Used Pigeons in World War II

On Feb. 23, 1942, a Royal Air Force Beaufort Bomber was hit by enemy anti-aircraft fire about 100 miles from its home base while on a combat mission over Norway. The aircrew had to ditch their bomber into the North Sea. Without the ability to radio an accurate position back to base, the four crewmen released their homing pigeon from her protective cage. Winkie, a blue checkered hen, took flight and flew to her loft in Broughty Ferry. Winkie traveled 120 miles and was discovered, completely exhausted from flying and covered in oil, by loft owner George Ross, who immediately informed RAF Leuchars in Fife, Scotland. The rescue mission was soon underway. Continue reading about Winkie and the National Pigeon Service here: https://coffeeordie.com/national-pige... Want to keep up with all the latest stories on Coffee or Die? Go to www.coffeeordie.com. Make sure to follow Coffee or Die on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/coffeeordiemag Instagram: @coffeeordiemag Twitter: @coffeeordiemag Follow BRCC on social media: Instagram:   / blackriflec.  . facebook:   / blackrifleco.  . Twitter:   / blckriflecoffee