Next in our new video series is behind the scenes footage of the Sopwith Dolphin 5FI aircraft build. The Dolphin underwent conservation work at Cosford before being transported by road to the RAF Museum London and reassembled by our team of Technicians and Apprentices. The Dolphin's unusual wing layout with its 'backwards stagger' was designed to provide the pilot with excellent all round visibility. This was achieved by placing the upper wings low on top of the fuselage, the pilot being positio

The mount of Raymond Collishaw’s ‘Black Flight’ - the Sopwith Triplane #ww1 #ww1history #sopwith #triplane #warbirds | Daniel J Wheatcroft

On February 9th, back in 1916, the Sopwith Pup took its first flight with Harry Hawker at the controls. To celebrate this check out us firing up Kermit's Pup and come on out for a visit! https://www.fantasyofflight.com/collection/museum/ | Fantasy of Flight

The Sopwith Triplane - Shuttleworth’s example was assessed by Sir Tommy Sopwith to be so authentically produced, it was designated a ‘late model’ rather than a reproduction #ww1 #ww1history #sopwith #triplane #warbirds | Daniel J Wheatcroft