In 1943 a Wings for Victory week was held, raising funds for building aircraft. A Lancaster bomber was exhibited in front of the National Gallery.
During the opening ceremony for the week, 1300 carrier pigeons were released, bearing messages to the 1300 fund-raising committees. Car captured the moment in this water colour.
There is a Pathé New Reel of the event and the pigeons here.
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