US Army Signal Corps
Pigeon Communication

 

Lofts, transportable
for housing large numbers of birds
PG-46 prefabricated sectional housing for fixed use.
PG-68/TB a combat loft, collapsible and easily transported by a truck or trailer
 
 
Pigeon containers
carrying a few birds
PG-60 portable, carrying two to four birds, for combat troops. pg104.jpg (62346 bytes)
PG-104/CB
PG-100/CB four-bird container with parachutes for dropping to paratroops or isolated ground forces
PG-101/CB eight-bird container with parachutes for dropping to paratroops or isolated ground forces
PG-102/CB portable, carrying two to four birds, for combat troops.
PG-103/CB portable, carrying two to four birds, for combat troops.
PG-104/CB portable, carrying two to four birds, for combat troops.
PG-105/CB portable, carrying two to four birds, for combat troops.
PG-106/CB Pigeon vest, retaining a single bird, to be worn by para­trooper
 
Message holders
to fasten to the legs of the birds
PG-14 aluminium holders pg67.jpg (40918 bytes)
PG-67
PG-52, 53, 54, and 67: plastic holders (substitutes for the PG-14)