Winkie was honoured at the Dickin Medal s first outing for delivering a message under exceptionally difficult conditions and contributing to the rescue of an air crew
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Intelligence agencies have long recruited animals. Here, MailOnline takes a look at the mammals, birds, and even reptiles and insects which have served as spies and been accused of espionage.
Nearly 250,000 pigeons served with various British Forces during World War II. In December 1943, a medal was awarded to a the pigeon for rescuing an air crew
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