Archive for December 2025
20 Under 40 Class of 2025: Parker Rathbun
Parker Rathbun began his flying career at three years old, flying Radio Control aircraft with his father in Odessa, Texas. He began training in full-scale aircraft at the age of…
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Brittany Nally was raised aro Brittany Nally was raised around aircraft, going on her first Cessna flight just 3 days after birth. Growing up she spent many weekends at the…
Read More20 Under 40 Class of 2025: Darcy Stults
Darcy Stults is honored to be named one of the 2025 Warbirds 20 Under 40 Rising Stars—an award that celebrates her commitment to preserving aviation heritage and advancing the future…
Read More20 Under 40 Class of 2025: Angel Estrada
I am still pinching myself! To be nominated amongst my peers and to join the class of 2025 warbirds 20 under 40 is still hard to put into words. Seeing…
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From a young age, I was captivated by vintage aircraft, aviation, and how mechanical systems work. Early experiences like building model planes and attending airshows played a major part in…
Read More20 Under 40 Class of 2025: Ester Aube
Ester stumbled into Warbirds by accident in 2016, but quickly realized that it was a fascinating industry filled with incredibly talented people. Like most people who get involved in vintage aviation, Ester…
Read More20 Under 40 Class of 2025: Christy Scholl
My name is Christy Scholl and I am 30 years old with a big dream of keeping warbirds relevant and flying throughout my lifetime! I grew up running around the…
Read More20 Under 40 Class of 2025: Patrick “Quaxi“ Starlinger
Patrick “Quaxi“ Starlinger, born and raised in a small town in Upper Austria, has been interested in aviation since his early childhood. Even though none of his parents or family…
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