Pigeon Pilots (image)

Caption
There was a time during World War II when pigeons almost became the next war heroes... until scientists at NIST grounded them -- thanks to some other winged friends.
Credit
NIST
Usage Restrictions
None
EurekAlert! provides embargoed and breaking science news you can't afford to miss.
Learn moreEurekAlert! is a service of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
There was a time during World War II when pigeons almost became the next war heroes... until scientists at NIST grounded them -- thanks to some other winged friends.
NIST
None
Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.