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: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 BuNo 2831

By Randy Malmstrom Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 Canary ("Yellow Peril") Bureau Number 2831. A tandem-seat…

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Adam Profile Reports: Aviation Museum of Santa Paula

Adam Estes highlights Santa Paula Airport and the Aviation Museum of Santa Paula, a hidden…

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Macchi M.7 at the Flygvapenmuseum

Regular contributor Adam Estes explores the fascinating history behind the last remaining Macchi M.7 WWI…

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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Curtiss P-40N Warhawk 44-7192

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

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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Bellanca 66-75 Aircruiser

In the latest issue of his Warbird Profiles, lifelong aviation enthusiast Raandy Malmstrom dives into…

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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Industria Aeronautică Română IAR-823

Lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom examines a unique example of a Romanian Industria Aeronautică Română…

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National Museum of the USAF to Display MiG-25 ‘Foxbat’

After nearly 20 years in storage, the National Museum of the USAF is finally placing…

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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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