Name that plane

July 2025 winner:

Joel VanAntwerp, Manufacturing Engineer, H & R Screw Machine Products Inc., Reed City, Michigan

How long have you been involved in manufacturing? 33 years.

How did you become interested in aircraft? I’ve had a love for airplanes and spacecraft for as long as I can remember.

What is your favorite aircraft and why? The Douglas C-124 Globemaster II for its simple design and rugged life. The Lockheed SR-71 is also a favorite, along with the North American X-15, for the amazing engineering and performance.

Runners-up:

Andy Fisher, Shipping Manager, Lynch Brothers Manufacturing, Phoenix, Arizona

Christopher Burns, Production Supervisor, Paradigm Parachute & Defense, Milton, Florida

Submission procedure

To enter the contest, visit https://www.AerospaceManufacturingAndDesign.com/Form/NameThatPlane and fill out the provided entry form. Only completed forms will qualify. A full set of rules is provided.

The entry deadline for this issue’s contest is October 1, 2025. Winners will be announced in the November-December 2025 issue.

Have fun, and good luck!