Adam Estes

Raised in Fullerton, California, Adam has earned a Bachelor's degree in History and is now pursuing a Master's in the same field. Fascinated by aviation history from a young age, he has visited numerous air museums across the United States, including the National Air and Space Museum and the San Diego Air and Space Museum. He volunteers at the Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino as a docent and researcher, gaining hands-on experience with aircraft maintenance. Known for his encyclopedic knowledge of aviation history, he is particularly interested in the stories of individual aircraft and their postwar journeys. Active in online aviation communities, he shares his work widely and seeks further opportunities in the field.
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Hustlin’ Hustlers: The Surviving Examples of the Convair B-58 Hustler

Contributor Adam Estes takes a closer look into the histories behind the surviving examples of…

Adam Estes

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Bell HTL-3 Bureau Number 124564

In his latest Warbird Profile, lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom explores the history of the…

Adam Estes

Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Curtiss Model 51 Fledgling

In this issue, lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom examines a rare Curtiss Model 51 Fledgling…

Adam Estes

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Fairchild PT-26 Cornell

In his latest Warbird Profile, Randy Malmstrom examines an example of a Fairchild PT-26 Cornell…

Adam Estes

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Sopwith Triplane replica

In the latest of his Warbird Profiles, lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom takes a look…

Adam Estes

US Navy Announces Mission to Recover a Douglas TBD Devastator

Long considered the "Holy Grail" of WWII U.S. naval aircraft recoveries, a Douglas TBD Devastator…

Adam Estes

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Consolidated-Vultee PBY-5B Catalina cutaway

In the latest of his Warbird Profiles, lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom takes a look…

Adam Estes

Cradle of Aviation Museum Unveils Fokker D.VII Replica

After over ten years of work, the Cradle of Aviation Museum is set to unveil…

Adam Estes

Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Beech Model 17 Staggerwing NC50959

Explore the history of the Beech UC 43 Traveler, better known as the Model 17…

Adam Estes

One Last Flight: WWII PBY Catalina Airlifted by CH-47 Chinook Over Whidbey Island

In a rare and highly publicized move, a WWII veteran PBY Catalina makes one last…

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