The winter passed without a word. Then in March, a letter arrived from the palace at Rewa, apologizing for the delay, which had been caused by the difficulties of getting an export permit from the Indian Government. It went on to say that a nicely-stuffed tiger had departed Bombay recently, and might be expected at Marseilles, France within a week or so. On 18 June, 1962, "Fang" arrived at Marville, and the whole station turned out to welcome him with a ceremonial parade.

Fang guarding the 439  Dispersal area. Photo Copyright © Pat Barrett