| Pigeons also played a part in deception operations, particularly Operation Periwig - the joint SIS/SOE/PWE plan to fake anti-Nazi resistance in Germany. "Stale" birds were dropped in Germany with fake messages attached to their legs.
Others were dropped with a questionnaire asking for friendly Germans to supply intelligence to Allies. One pigeon made it back with a message attached, saying thanks for the other two pigeons they were very tasty, please send more! |