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: de Havilland DH-4M-1 (Airco DH-4M-1)

This installment of Randy’s Warbird Profiles delves into the story of the de Havilland DH-4M-1…

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Update on the Liberty Aviation Museum’s Ford Tri-Motor Restoration

As work continues on the restoration of Ford Trimotor NC9684, the Liberty Aviation Museum gets…

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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress N9323Z “Sentimental Journey”

Lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom takes readers for a tour of the Commemorative Air Force's…

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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Taylorcraft TG-6 N39177

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

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Philippine Mars Goes on Display at Pima Air and Space Museum

Nearly one year after beginning its journey from British Columbia to Arizona, the Philippine Mars…

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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Antonov AN-2R s/n 1G17527, N61SL

In the lates of his Warbird Profiles, lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom explores the history…

Adam Estes

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Interstate S-1A Cadet “The Pearl”

In the latest issue of his Warbird Profiles, Randy Malmstrom explores the history behind Interstate…

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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Lockheed YO-3A Quiet Star

Lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom explores the Museum of Flight’s Lockheed YO-3A Quiet Star in…

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Planes of Fame’s F4U-1A Corsair Flies Again after Two-Year Refit

Ater nearby three years of restoration, the Planes of Fame Air Museum's Vought F4U-1A Corsair…

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Baksheesh: The Junkers Ju 88 at the National Museum of the USAF

Regular contributor Adam Estes reveals the fascinating journey taken by the Junkers Ju 88 bomber…

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