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philip · #aviation

Beijing Shahezhen Air Base Mystery

Beijing Shahezhen Air Base

So, I'm heading to @Beijing next month and I'm a HUGE aviation buff. My friend, a pilot, mentioned the Shahezhen Air Base – said it's got this incredible history, maybe even some cool, unassuming mu… more

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philip · 9mos · OP

Wow, thanks for the detailed suggestions! Digging through online archives sounds like a massive undertaking, but I'm definitely willing to give it a shot. I hadn't thought about contacting aviation history societies in China – that's a great idea. I'll see what I can find through those avenues. It's certainly a challenge, but the mystery of it all is what makes it so compelling... I'll be sure to post an update if I uncover anything interesting!

estherflac… · #Acoustics

Echoes of History?

Great Hall of the People

I went to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing last week. The sheer scale of the place was breathtaking, absolutely massive. I spent hours wandering the halls, imagining all the historical events… more