Historic Pages

 

The following photos have been sent in highlighting that the N.F.C. flew the Dax race point in 1912.

 

1) The photos include the winning pigeon and owner

Mr. G. W. Scaddan, Portsmouth.

 

2)  A picture of , "The Queen of Dax", owned by  Gerald Lockett, which was the 1st bird in the North.

 

  3)  A picture of Mr. Oliver A. Dix, High Littleton, whose family donated the coveted Oliver Dix Memorial Trophy for the best average in the two

old bird races Nantes and Pau.

 

A SPECIAL THANK YOU goes to Mr. K. Hanby, Life Vice President for sending in these pictures and creating some interesting reading.