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!
Look what Joel won!
Enter today to win your own high-quality desktop aircraft replica!
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