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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Seaplane Speed Demons, Inside Planes of Fame’s Schneider Trophy Tribute

Adam Estes highlights four stunning Schneider Cup racer replicas at the Planes of Fame Air…

Adam Estes

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Nieuport 28 C-1 c/n 6493

Lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom explores the Museum of Flight’s Nieuport 28 C-1 in his…

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Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada Re-Assembles Junkers F.13

After decades in the Canadian wilderness and nearly 20 years of international restoration, the rare…

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The Hughes H-1 Racer: Howard Hughes’ Silver Bullet

A full, in-depth look into the history of the Hughes H-1 Racer.

Adam Estes

Fort Worth Aviation Museum Receives the Last Vought F6U Pirate

After 13 years of display in Pensacola, the world's last surviving Vought F6U Pirate returns…

Adam Estes

Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Stearman M-2 “Bull” Speedmail s/n 1005, N9055

Randy Malmstrom spotlights the rare, airworthy Stearman M-2 "Bull" Speedmail at WAAAM in Hood River,…

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Grumman F11F Tiger Arrives at California Science Center

The world's oldest surviving Grumman F-11 Tiger finds a home in one of Los Angeles'…

Adam Estes

Douglas DC-3 Returns to Exposition Park

A Douglas DC-3 is being relocated from the Flight Path Museum and Learning Center at…

Adam Estes

Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Mitsubishi A6M2 Replica (North American Harvard Mk.IV)

Randy Malmstrom, a lifelong enthusiast of aviation history and military aircraft, is known for his…

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F-4S Phantom II “Black Bunny” Placed on Display at Castle Air Museum

The famed "Black Bunny" F-4 Phantom goes on display at the Castle Air Museum after…

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