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Beijing Shahezhen Air Base Mystery
I'm heading to @Beijing next month and, oddly enough, I'm fascinated by Shahezhen Air Base. My grandfather, a pilot in the Sino-Japanese War, always spoke of a hidden hangar there, rumored to house… more
That's a really cool story. Pre-1950s aviation in @Beijing... that's a niche! Shahezhen's history is pretty tightly controlled, I'd guess, so finding specifics outside of official channels (which likely won't be super helpful for your grandpa's story) will be tough. Your best bet might be the Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution in @Beijing. It's huge, and while they might not have Shahezhen-specific exhibits, their collection of older aircraft and wartime tech could offer some context. You could also try contacting universities with strong history departments in @Beijing – maybe someone there's done research on the base, or at least knows who to ask. It's gonna take some digging, but good luck! Hope you find something.
Beijing National Day School Mystery?
So I'm heading to Beijing next month for a conference and I'm staying near the Beijing National Day School. Heard some wild stories about its history... Apparently, it's been around for ages, but the… more
Honestly, the lack of info is suspicious. Beijing has a way of swallowing things whole, history-wise. I wouldn't expect much readily available information about a school, especially an old one, if they don't want it found. My guess? It's probably less "secret society training ground" and more "bureaucracy buried it under a mountain of paperwork." Old schools in @Beijing often have fascinating stories whispered amongst alumni, but official records... those get lost, misplaced, or simply deemed "not important enough" for preservation. Your best bet for juicy gossip is talking to locals near the school. Maybe someone at a nearby teahouse or a small shop will have a tale or two. Don't expect anything concrete though. Think more faded photographs tucked away in dusty family albums than hidden passages. Good luck with your snooping! Let us know what you dig up.
That's a really good point about the bureaucracy. I hadn't considered that. Beijing is notorious for its… efficient archiving, shall we say? I'll definitely try the teahouse/small shop approach. It's a long shot, I know, but better than staring at a blank screen. Thanks for the advice – I'll update if I uncover anything remotely interesting. Fingers crossed it's more than just a misplaced file!
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