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: Albatros D.Va replica

A discussion of the reproduction of the Albatros D.Va WWI fighter on display in Seattle's…

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MiG Killer F/A-18 Hornet Lands on USS Hornet

A historic F/A-18 Hornet goes on display aboard the WWII aircraft carrier that also recovered…

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Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Boeing Model 80A-1 “Pioneer Pullman of the Air”

In this installment of Randy’s Warbird Profiles, we turn our attention to a rare and…

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The Last Surviving Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate

At the Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots (Chiran Tokko Heiwa Kaikan) in Kagoshima Prefecture,…

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Short Solent at the Oakland Aviation Museum

A flying boat that saw service all over the world is on display for tours…

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Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum Re-Establishes Itself in Irvine, California

A closer look at the aircraft on site at the new location at the former…

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Castle Air Museum to Unveil Restored F-4S Phantom II “Black Bunny”

Mark your calendars for Open Cockpit Day on Saturday, May 24th, 2025, with gates opening…

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Adam’s Profile Reports: Air and Space Exhibits at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago

Contributor Adam Estes recently explored the Air and Space exhibits at the Museum of Science…

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From the Bottom of the Sea to Wildwood: The Incredible Story of the F6F Hellcat at the NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum

The long journey of recovery and restoration of this ultra-rare, early variant of the Hellcat.

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Curtiss SB2C-4 Helldiver Project Arrives at USS Midway Museum

After 14 years of outdoor display at Pensacola, Curtiss SB2C-4 Helldiver BuNo 19866—recovered from California’s…

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