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The Pensioners Building a WWI Bi-Plane From Scratch

When some people retire they put their feet up and take it easy, but a group of pensioners from Scotland are currently doing anything but. 
 
For the last few years they've been involved in an ambitious First World War project, and it's now in its final stages. 
 
The Aircraft Preservation Society of Scotland are building a World War One bi-plane from scratch - a complete replica of the Sopwith 1½ Strutter.

 

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