You invent me a thingummybob

[davywavy]

It was possibly the most famous challenge of the last hundred years. Some of the greatest minds of the 20th century spent literally years on it but failed every single time to find a solution, instead eventually descending into backbiting, petty recrimination and sotto voce swearing.

So, to open up the new year, I shall pose the challenge to you lot: How would you stop that pigeon? Would you nab him or grab him? Stab him, perhaps? Or maybe even jab him?

Prizes may be* awarded for the best solution.

^*Won't.

Comments

[(Anonymous)]

Employ Brandenburger pigeons from our own Special Forces (Columbidae Section) to fly the same route carrying Disinformation for the Enemy. Our squadron will fly escort to the Enemy Pigeon being especially nice to Him (optionally, cake may be provded).
After a few weeks of this, the Pigeon's own side will have him shot and eaten as a Double Agent; enabling you, Squadron Leader, to cackle in a particularly malevolent manner.

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