During World War Two, Winkie the carrier pigeon was on an RAF Beaufort Bomber when it crashed in the North Sea on 23rd February 1942. Winkie was set free and flew 120 miles home to Broughty Ferry ...

Did you know? The first Dickin Medal was awarded in February 1943 to a pigeon that saved the crew of an RAF bomber that crashed in the North Sea. More than 60 animals have received the medal.