London. —A young pigeon of the R.A.F. pigeon service flew from Gibraltar to Gillingham, Kent, a distance of 1090 miles. This is behoved to be a world's record pigeon flight. The pigeon, taken to Gibraltar to replenish the lofts, was left to resettle, but preferred England go flew home.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LXV, Issue 20, 21 December 1944, Page 7
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