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A fake airport sign in Wales became so beloved that public protests erupted when it was removed

A fake airport sign in Wales became so beloved that public protests erupted when it was removed

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Jun 26, 2025
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A fake airport sign in Wales became so beloved that public protests erupted when it was removed
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A fake airport sign in Wales has cost its creator over £25,000 to maintain over the past two decades, becoming a cultural landmark that sparked public protests when it was removed.

The "Llandegley International Airport" sign, created in 2002 by Nicholas Whitehead along the A44 road in mid-Wales, directs travelers to…

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