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Bellingcat Challenge #1 "A Sticky Situation" Writeup

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:43:00 +0900

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Bellingcat Challenge #1 “A Sticky Situation”

In August of 2022, Bellingcat’s Foeke Postma found himself looking over this beautiful view, complete with a Bellingcat sticker!

But where was this enviable mountaineering adventure taking place?

What is the name of the mountain on which Foeke was standing?

Solution

Running the stickers through Google Image Search revealed the logo of Der Steinbock, a bouldering gym in Linz, Austria, the word Zillertal, and the logo of a brass band from Tyrol, Austria.

Bellingcat Challenge #7 "Operation Fleet Finder" Writeup

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:53:34 +0900

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Bellingcat Challenge #7 “Operation Fleet Finder”

Here are a handful of naval ships moored together, but grey is the only colour in sight.

They all look the same! Can you help identify them?

What is the MMSI number for the left-most ship?

Solution

Running the image through Google Image Search showed that the vessels are Nimitz-class aircraft carriers. The carrier in the center bears the number 69, identifying it as USS Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Bellingcat Challenge #5 "Lost in the Fog" Writeup

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:53:33 +0900

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Bellingcat Challenge #5 “Lost in the Fog”

For this photo Nick was stood in a field shrouded in a thick fog. At least it looks like there’s an airport nearby.

But what airport is it? It’s not complex if you know how to look!

What is the ICAO code for the airport?

Solution

The image appears to offer no useful information at first glance, but its EXIF data still contains GPS coordinates showing that it was taken at 51.1703, -4.6667.

Bellingcat Challenge #4 "The Rider's View" Writeup

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:53:32 +0900

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Bellingcat Challenge #4 “The Rider’s View”

This street scene was captured by Giancarlo, but perhaps he left out an historic detail.

What nearby monument can the rider see from their vantage point?

The monument is to a person, what is their name?

Solution

The image contained no direct indication of its location, so I ran several of the visible buildings through Google Image Search. The distinctively colored building on the right led to an Airbnb listing, which placed the scene in Bogotá, Colombia.

Bellingcat Challenge #2 "Flamin-Go Find It!" Writeup

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:53:31 +0900

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Bellingcat Challenge #2 “Flamin-Go Find It!”

When Kolina was out and about she snapped this shot of some friendly flamingos.

These wading birds are known for their long legs and bright pink plumage, and can be found all around the world. Can you wade through this challenge to find them?

What is the name of the area in which you’d find these flamingos?

Bellingcat Challenge #6 "Fully Stocked" Writeup

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:26:55 +0900

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Bellingcat Challenge #6 “Fully Stocked”

Container vessels are a common sight in ports around the world, but this one is particularly well-stocked.

They’re a vital part of the global supply chain, but where is this one moored?

In which city would you find this port?

Solution

I ran the bridge in the center of the photo through Google Image Search and identified it as the Köhlbrand Bridge in Hamburg.

Bellingcat Challenge #3 "Pulling Focus" Writeup

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:37:40 +0900

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Bellingcat Challenge #3 “Pulling Focus”

When Aiganysh was travelling by car, she took this photograph of a building. Despite her best efforts, the building came out a little blurry.

Can you figure out what the building is used for?

What is the function of this building?

Solution

I ran the sign in the center of the photo through Google Image Search. AI Mode read the text as КАЗАН-КУЙГАН АЙЫЛЫ, which led me to Kazan-Kuygan in Kyrgyzstan. The bollards visible near the center of the photo also match the characteristics of Kyrgyzstan described in Plonk It’s Kyrgyzstan guide.