A team of volunteers has completed the construction of a World War I biplane after more than 20 years—and they are now preparing to fly it. The Sopwith 1½ Strutter was built from scratch by the ...

The replica, Sophie, pays homage to the original Sopwith 1½ Strutter, a versatile British biplane introduced during the First World War. This pioneering aircraft was notable for being the first ...

Scotland's East Lothian region is renowned for its rugged beauty-windswept coastlines, rolling hills, and storied castles steeped in history. But tucked away near North Berwick, another piece of ...

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Britain's former youngest female pilot is set to break a record when she flies a WWI warplane - built by pensioners who started the job before she was born. Ellie Carter, 20, will become the first ...

A group of volunteers have built a First World War plane in a Lothians shed and hope to fly the historic craft soon. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Last month, a replica World War One plane finally took to the ...

From the moment she reveals herself in the corner of a hangar in a quiet rural airfield, Sophie the Strutter commands attention. Startlingly different from the sleek fibreglass uniformity of the ...