John Kirkpatrick SNFC Winners

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John Kirkpatrick was a renowned pigeon fancier, active from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. He was highly respected in the pigeon racing community for his breeding and racing expertise. His pigeons, particularly those from the Galabank bloodline, achieved remarkable success in long-distance races.

Some of his most famous pigeons included:
Galabank Prince – 1st Open SNFC Nantes, 40th Open SNFC Rennes.
Galabank Duke – 2nd SNFC Nantes.
Galabank Queen – 3rd Open SNFC Nantes.
Galabank Remembrance – 3rd SNFC Rennes.
Galabank Supreme – Considered his "Ace of Aces," bred in 1939 and known for its exceptional racing ability.

Kirkpatrick was a strong advocate for racing yearlings across the channel, believing that early exposure to challenging races produced superior pigeons. His pigeons consistently performed well in major Scottish National Flying Club (SNFC) races, including Rennes and Nantes.

His legacy continues through Firs Loft, which maintains his winning bloodline and has produced top-performing pigeons in national races across Scotland, Ireland, England, and the BICC Nationals.