Hawk Valley loft won not only first but also second in the Northeast Federation National Young Bird 250 mile Race

This is the biggest race ever flew in the U.S. The race was flown in October 15, 1995. 6,356 birds competed from 3 States, 5 Combines, 42 Clubs. The winner a blue cock flew 259 miles in 3 hours 55 minutes with a winning speed of 1941 ypm. The runner up a blue with one white flight hen arrived together with the winner.

Pedigree of the First National winner. in 2 weeks he flew:

10- 8-95  32 - 3,407 Birds 292 Miles
10-15-95  1  - 6,356 Birds 259 Miles

Pedigree of the Second National winner This is a super hen, with probably the best racing record in the Central Jersey Combine history. 3 weeks in a row she scored:

10- 1-95  53 - 3,398 Birds 259 Miles
10- 8-95  2  - 3,407 Birds 292 Miles (1st Club, lost the Combine by 33 seconds)
10-15-95  2  - 6,356 Birds 259 Miles (Equal First)

First year these two pigeons breeding together, a daughter of the pair won:
9-15-96 1st club, 7th Combine 5034 birds 215 Miles