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Carrier pigeons - including testing the pigeons
Carrier pigeons - including testing the pigeons, playing an important role in the war effort of World War Two.
1941
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Media ID 23080854
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1941 Carrier Effort Message Messages Pigeon Pigeons Testing Wireless
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our captivating Carrier Pigeon Canvas Prints from the Media Storehouse collection. These stunning prints, featuring vintage illustrations from Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans from Mary Evans Prints Online, transport you to the heart of World War Two. Witness the heroic role of carrier pigeons as they bravely carried messages across battlefields, risking their lives for the cause. Each print is meticulously reproduced on premium canvas for an impressive, gallery-quality finish. Add a touch of history and intrigue to your home decor with these unique and thought-provoking Carrier Pigeon Canvas Prints.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
Carrier Pigeons in Action: The Unsung Heroes of World War II (1941) Amidst the chaos and turmoil of World War II, an unlikely hero emerged on the battlefield - the humble Carrier Pigeon. Long before the advent of modern communication technologies like wireless or telephones, these birds played a crucial role in the transfer of vital information between Allied forces. In this evocative photograph from the Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans collection, we see a group of soldiers meticulously testing and preparing their Carrier Pigeons for deployment. The pigeons are perched on makeshift perches, their wings spread out, as they are inspected for health and fitness. Each bird wears a small metal ring attached to a thin leather thong around its leg, bearing a unique identification number. The importance of these birds in the war effort cannot be overstated. With the Germans employing sophisticated jamming techniques to disrupt Allied radio communications, Carrier Pigeons became a reliable and secure means of transporting messages across enemy lines. Trained to fly home to their lofts, these birds could deliver messages to their handlers with incredible accuracy, often within hours of being released. The scene depicted in this photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the Allied forces during World War II. As the world watched in awe, these Carrier Pigeons flew bravely through the skies, delivering messages that could turn the tide of the war. Their unwavering loyalty and dedication made them true heroes, and their legacy continues to inspire us today.
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