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 SC-1282

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

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

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

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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: SPAD S.XIII C.1

This installment of Randy’s Warbird Profiles explores the Flying Heritage & Combat…

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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Boeing B-29 Superfortress “FIFI”

This installment of Randy’s Warbird Profiles takes an in-depth look at the…

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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Curtiss-Wright CW-A22 (Falcon)

This installment of Randy’s Warbird Profiles delves into the story of the…

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

Lifelong aviation enthusiast Randy Malmstrom explores the Museum of Flight’s Nieuport 28…

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

Aviation historian Randy Malmstrom profiles the Olympic Flight Museum's Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero…

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Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Albatros D.Va replica

By Randy Malmstrom Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation…

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Back to Its Roots: B-29 Doc Returns to Original Paint Scheme

Historian Adam Estes has uncovered the story behind B-29 Doc’s new paint…

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MiG Killer F/A-18 Hornet Lands on USS Hornet

A historic F/A-18 Hornet goes on display aboard the WWII aircraft carrier…

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