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 Profile: Sopwith Snipe Reproduction

In his latest profile, Randy Malmstrom explores the history behind the Sopwith Snipe reproduction at…

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F-117A Nighthawk Goes on Display at Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum

An example of the legendary Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk goes on display at the Strategic Air…

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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Curtiss Model D “Curtiss Pusher”

This installment of Randy’s Warbird Profiles focuses on the Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum’s…

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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Nord 1101 Noralpha

In his latest profile, Randy Malmstrom explores the history behind the Nord 1101 Noralpha at…

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The Fleet Air Arm Museum Receives £50k Boost to Fairey Barracuda Reconstruction Project

The National Museum of the Royal Navy announces a major breakthrough in securing a grant…

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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Chance Vought XF8U-1 Crusader BuNo. 138899

Randy Malmstrom's profile on the first prototype for the Vought F8U/F-8 Crusader.

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Castle Air Museum Repaints Boeing B-52 Stratofortress

Volunteers at the Castle Air Museum set themselves to work on a B-52D Stratofortress.

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Halifax 57 Rescue Sets Out to Rebuild a Handley Page Halifax

Halifax 57 Rescue and Havsresan have secured approval to salvage RCAF Halifax Bomber HR871, lost…

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John Cruickshank, Last WWII Victoria Cross Recipient, Dies At Age 105

The British Commonwealth bids farewell to Flight lieutenant John Alexander Cruickshank V.C., A.., who at…

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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Goodyear FG-1D Corsair BuNo 92436

In his latest profile, Randy Malmstrom details the history behind Goodyear-built FG-1D Corsair Bureau Number…

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