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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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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“Midway Madness”: Story of the National Naval Aviation Museum’s Douglas SBD-2 Dauntless

Adam Estes examines the legacy of the Battle of Midway through the story of “Midway…

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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Bell H-13G (Model 47) Sioux

Explore the story of Bell H 13G Sioux N2199, a restored Model 47 helicopter with…

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Dayton’s Saetta: The Story of the National Museum of the USAF’s Macchi C.200

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force houses the only Italian aircraft in its…

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Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Boeing Model 100 N872H

Discover the remarkable story of Boeing Model 100 N872H, the civilian sibling of the P…

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Planes of Fame’s Stinson L-5 Sentinel Returns to Chino

Written by Adam Estes, this article covers the return of the Planes of Fame Air…

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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Mk.I (L-20A) Beaver N682AF

Explore the story of de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver N682AF, a restored L-20A with a…

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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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