The image shows a group of pigeons in flight during a purity race from Washington to New York. The photographer, Garrigle, captured this photograph on October 6, 1918. There were 1200 pigeons participating in this race, and the image was released by the censor on October 11, 1918.

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Size: 8336px × 5696px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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