Used by the Haganah since 1939, linking remote villages, new settlements activities and Haganah operations.
Used by the IDF during the War of Independence (1948) and the Sinai campaign (1956).
A carrier pigeon was carried in a transport cage and released with a message to return to the home dovecot.
Handling pigeons, a sensitive bird, is entirely different in comparison to electronic equipment, and requires dedication, love and knowledge.