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Old 30th June 2005 | 16:05
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TeeS
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Hi PPRune Radar

It was much much easier to get the NOTAMs before the advent of telephone! Homing Pigeons were trained to intercept the aircraft prior to entering the relevant area. The pilot then read the notice attached to its leg and the Chief Steward would have the bird cooked for the Captains supper prior to landing. Great system!

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