Sophie the Strutter

A short film I recently made about 'Sophie' the Sopwith 1½ Strutter has been shared within the Scottish Government as an example of heritage preservation in practice. The Aviation Preservation Society of Scotland, recreated a Strutter from scratch, taking over 20 years.

I’ve been really pleased by the response to the video, and especially grateful to hear that it has helped highlight the scale of work, care, and research that went into the rebuild. Huge thanks to the APSS team for their time, generosity, and trust in letting me meet 'Sophie' the Strutter. This volunteer-led project will create a lasting legacy, and offers a powerful example of how hands-on heritage work can inspire future generations with an interest in STEM.

Learn more about the society here: https://www.apss.scot/