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The caption on this photo dated July 17, 1942 says: NAVY'S LIGHTER THAN AIRCRAFT EMPLOY PIGEONS FOR COMMUNICATION WHEN RADIO CANNOT SAFELY BE USED. A champion - This homing pigeon from Naval Air Station Lakehurst won the International Hall of Fame
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