A pigeon from the British Royal Air Force which delivered the first news of success for the allies on D-day is to be celebrated as the greatest pigeon to have served its country.

Gustav, as the pigeon is called, will be honoured in London’s Imperial War Museum during the celebration of the museum’s 60th anniversary.

Gustav’s ‘mission’ was made difficult by strong headwinds of over 48 km/h and heavy clouds which obscured his view of the sun. The sun is a pigeon’s primary means of navigation.

The brave pigeon still managed to deliver the good news within five hours and 16 minutes after having flown 240 kilometers from Normandy to England’s south coast.

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