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France's military pigeons race in memory of brave predecessors

  • French military pigeon number 193-529 no longer carries messages but honors its predecessor pigeons from World Wars I and II and the 1870 siege of Paris.
  • Sergeant Sylvain highlighted that pigeons were crucial when modern communication systems failed during the wars, such as during bombardments.
  • Currently, pigeons are used only in competitions, military ceremonies, or demonstrations, according to Sergeant Sylvain.
  • Sergeant Sylvain expresses readiness to return to using messenger pigeons if the need arises.
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France's military pigeons race in memory of brave predecessors

These days, French military pigeon number 193-529 is no longer needed to carry tiny messages during war-time communication blackouts.

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KULR-TV broke the news in Billings, United States on Monday, July 14, 2025.
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