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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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Voisin III Replica

Explore the Voisin III replica at Pearson Air Museum, one of only three in the…

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Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Douglas DC-3 Mainliner “Reno”

Discover the history of the Douglas DC-3A-197 "Reno," the first DC-3A delivered to an airline.…

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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Grumman JRF-2 Goose

Explore the history of the 1942 Grumman JRF-2 Goose, s/n V176, in this installment of…

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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IXc MK923

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

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Peacemakers in Peace: The Final Surviving Examples of the Convair B-36 Peacemaker

Only four complete Convair B-36 Peacemakers remain from the 384 built. Adam Estes details the…

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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Fiat Aeritalia G.91 PAN

By Randy Malmstrom Fiat Aeritalia G.91 PAN. This aircraft was built as an aerobatic version…

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Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Ryan NYP “Spirit of St. Louis” Replica

In this article of Randy’s Vintage Profiles, Randy explores the history of the Ryan NYP,…

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Disputes at the March Field Air Museum

March Field Air Museum faces internal disputes as former and current officials voice concerns over…

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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress, s/n 42-29782

In this installment of Randy’s Warbird Profiles, Randy delves into the history of the Boeing…

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Randy’s Vintage Profiles: WACO 9

By Randy Malmstrom WACO 9. My photos at Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum in…

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