London, Nov. 2.
Two carrier pigeons owned by King George have already distinguished themselves in the European war, Recently a British airman forced down in the sea had the two birds with him, but had no time to attach message to them. Therefore, he simply released them.
When the birds arrived in their lofts it was assumed that the pilot was alive and a short time afterwards the airman was picked up.
There are 40,000 registered pigeon fanciers attached to the National Pigeon Service, including King George, who has a large loft—United Press. which rescued the crew of a torpedo.
merchantman, the. Kensington Court, in September last.
The Distinguished Flying Medal was awarded to Sergeant W. B. Willits, who piloted an aircraft back to its [base after the pilot had been shot in the head in combat with a German fAying-boat in September last '"L_am proud to have met such men." declared the King, after con eluding his two-day tour of Royal JAir Force stations.
The King received from the men themselves, accounts of fights over Berlin, Poisdam and south Germany.
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