Ww2 Pigeon Box

[W.D.]

Hi Guys, Just wondering if anyone on here might be able to help me?

A few years ago I was lucky enough to buy a pigeon box from WW2 that was used in aircraft during the war, at least that's what I was told.

In the lid of the box there is a compartment for the materials used to send the messages etc.including a pad of paper,which has been written on at some time as you can see the imprint of a previous message on the top sheet of paper.

What I would to know is, is there a way I can retrieve the information that has been written on the message from the imprint left underneath?

I tried writing to my local police station but without any success.

Any ideas please? Thanks for any advice, W.D.

[kirky]

Hi Guys, Just wondering if anyone on here might be able to help me?

A few years ago I was lucky enough to buy a pigeon box from WW2 that was used in aircraft during the war, at least that's what I was told.

In the lid of the box there is a compartment for the materials used to send the messages etc.including a pad of paper,which has been written on at some time as you can see the imprint of a previous message on the top sheet of paper.

What I would to know is, is there a way I can retrieve the information that has been written on the message from the imprint left underneath?

I tried writing to my local police station but without any success.

Any ideas please? Thanks for any advice, W.D.

have you tryed a magnifeying glass,

[Taylorsloft]

Hi Guys, Just wondering if anyone on here might be able to help me?

A few years ago I was lucky enough to buy a pigeon box from WW2 that was used in aircraft during the war, at least that's what I was told.

In the lid of the box there is a compartment for the materials used to send the messages etc.including a pad of paper,which has been written on at some time as you can see the imprint of a previous message on the top sheet of paper.

What I would to know is, is there a way I can retrieve the information that has been written on the message from the imprint left underneath?

I tried writing to my local police station but without any success.

Any ideas please? Thanks for any advice, W.D.

 

its prob some old ta""s phone number

[W.D.]

Yes tried looking at it with eyesign glass too but no joy.Its quite faint the imprint and you can just make it out.

[Guest homestead]

Yes tried looking at it with eyesign glass too but no joy.Its quite faint the imprint and you can just make it out.

try going over it very lightly with a pencil, you should be able to see what was writen underneath.

[sammy]

try some chalk dust on it first mate

[showman]

I would start with the Imperial War Museum, London. Maybe even better to start at IWM Duxford.

[W.D.]

Thanks for the advice guys I will try them out and let you know what happens.