The French army ceased to rely on messenger pigeons back in 1961, following the Algerian war of independence. But carrier pigeons still take part in military ceremonies and races, honouring the memory of their predecessors that served in both World Wars.
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The Bright Side: French military pigeons race in tribute to feathered World War heroes
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