Midland National at Ancenis - Country Wide Classic (5106) 6th July 2013 Liberation of over 5 1/2 thousand pigeons took place at 05:50 am in sunshine (13c) and blue skies, no wind, light North East wind in France Light North East to East North East on the channel, variable wind in England with possible southerly winds. Derbyshire federation Poittiers 6:30 in no wind. Wolves Fed - 565 Birds Niort liberated at 6.15 Light North East North West Combine.Niort 06:00 Lt.N.E. wind.Good luck you Cumbrian lads with birds away. The National pigeons at Alencon were released at 6.15am into a light north east with excellent weather forecast along the line of flight. Mid Yorks combine at Poitiers 06.30 no wind turning North East in Northern France.