Adam-Estes

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: Curtiss JN-4D “Jenny” s/n 3712

A detailed walk-around and history of Curtiss JN-4D Jenny s/n 3712, tracing its WWI training…

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Schweizer TG-3A

A close look at the Schweizer TG-3A, the World War II-era glider that trained U.S.…

Air Zoo Nears Completion of Detailed Restoration of Douglas SBD-1 Dauntless

Following its arrival in 2021, the Air Zoo of Kalamazoo, Michigan, is now in the…

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: North American P-51C-10-NT s/n 42-103293

A detailed photo-driven profile of North American P-51C Mustang N251MX, tracing its WWII combat loss,…

Preview of the California Science Center’s Korean Air Aviation Gallery

Los Angeles' California Science Center provides a glimpse into the upcoming Korean Air Aviation Gallery…

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Franklin PS-2 glider

In his latest profile, lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom covers the Franklin PS-2 training glider…

Adam’s Profile Reports: Douglas DC-2 N13711

Regular contributor Adam Estes details the fascinating history of the Douglas DC-2 airliner at the…

Last of the Piston Bombers: Surviving Examples of the Boeing B-50

In this new full-length article, regular contributor Adam Estes explores the history behind the last…

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Fairchild UC-86 s/n 42-78040

A detailed look at Fairchild UC-86 serial 42-78040, tracing its journey from civilian Fairchild 24…

Mid America Flight Museum’s Gee Bee QED II Flies!

The Mid America Flight Museum celebrated the successful first flight of Jim Moss’s restored Gee…