Image of 1,200 pigeons being released for a Futurity Race from Washington to New York during World War One. The pigeons, led by Sgt. McGarrigle, were used for military communication purposes. The photograph was taken on October 6, 1918, and 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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