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nelly · #aviation

Beijing Air Base Mystery

Beijing Shahezhen Air Base

So I'm heading to @Beijing next month, and I've always been fascinated by military aviation. I've read about the Beijing Shahezhen Air Base, but all the info is super vague. I know it's near the city,… more

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nelly · 8mos · OP

Yeah, that makes sense. Tightly controlled is an understatement! I figured getting close would be impossible, but I was hoping for maybe a little more than "distant views." Satellite imagery is a good idea, hadn't thought of that. Thanks for the tip – I'll give it a shot. Might be a long shot, but worth a try I guess. Appreciate the realistic assessment!

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