WWII carrier pigeon message discovered in Surrey chimney

[rhodesbe]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20164591
see link for video

Government code-breakers are working on deciphering a message that has remained a secret for 70 years.

It was found on the remains of a carrier pigeon that was discovered in a chimney, in Surrey, having been there for decades.

It is thought the contents of the note, once decoded, could provide fresh information from World War II.

 

[Perplexed]

Can't hear what they're saying in the video, but I wonder if they've had the Bletchley Park regulars who are still alive take a crack at this message?

 

[Okie4570]

It is thought the contents of the note, once decoded, could provide fresh information from World War II

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Amazing, but just how much information could they wrap around the legs of pigeon?

 

[dennishoddy]

I saw this on the news this morning. Neat little cannister that was on his leg.

 

[RugersGR8]

MORE ON THE STORY-----Kind of like finding a message in a bottle(at the beach) and nobody can read the message.

http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/23/world/europe/uk-wwii-pigeon-mystery/?hpt=hp_c1
UK spies unable to crack coded message from WWII carrier pigeon
By Michael Martinez, CNN
updated 4:54 PM EST, Fri November 23, 2012

 

[HMFIC]

In the comments for the news article one dude said "I just installed Windows XP using the first row" LAWL!!!!

 

[okiebryan]

In the comments for the news article one dude said "I just installed Windows XP using the first row" LAWL!!!!

Ok. That was just funny. Someone owes me a new laptop.

 

[flatwins]

Ok. That was just funny. Someone owes me a new laptop.

That IS pretty danged funny!

 

[PUMPKIN]

Give me a minute, I solve these all the time at coney islander!

 

[LightningCrash]

Drink... more.... ovaltine?