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Kai Tak in Hong Kong was once the world's most daunting airport for even the most experienced pilots. Nestled between towering skyscrapers, mountains and Victoria Harbour, this concrete runway was a nerve-wracking challenge for 73 years. ‌

Millions of passengers would grip their armrests tightly as they descended into the infamous airport. The approach to the city involved flying so close to apartment blocks that one could almost see what was being cooked in people's kitchens. ‌

The notorious 'Hong Kong Turn' required captains to manually swerve 47 degrees to the right at the very last moment, directing their jumbo jets towards a massive red-and-white checkerboard painted on a hill. This manoeuvre was so challenging that pilots had to undergo specific trainin

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