Flightline Fabrications, LLC
We recognize that members of the aviation and aerospace communities as well as members of the military, both past and present, are justifiably proud of their experiences and accomplishments. It is our goal to produce the highest quality products which commemorate and recognize these people, their machines and their experiences.
Founded in 2006, Flightline Fabrications brings you a wide assortment of original vinyl graphics of aircraft, land vehicles, naval vessels, emblems and firearms as well as signs, plaques, photo prints, clothing and patches. Our products are original works, created by Flightline Fabrications’ artists with painstaking attention to detail and accuracy. Starting with three simple stickers we have grown from this humble beginning to offer well over 1600 outstanding products, each backed by our highest quality customer service.
Our Founders
Nathan Waddell
Nathan has had a love and enthusiasm for military and civil aircraft of all types since his earliest years of childhood when his grandfather would take him flying in his vintage ERCO Ercoupe.
In his teens Nathan was a cadet in the Civil Air Patrol, the civilian auxiliary to the United States Air Force, where he focused on Search and Rescue. He attended Benson Polytechnic High School in Portland, Oregon majoring in Aviation Studies.
Nathan is a military veteran having served in both the Oregon Army National Guard and on active duty with the US Army’s 3rd US Infantry Regiment “The Old Guard” at Ft. Myer in Arlington, VA.
Nathan’s interests cover more than just aviation, for several years he was an active American Civil War reenactor with Company ‘H’, 4th Texas Volunteer Infantry, a member unit of the Northwest Civil War Council portraying the role of a private soldier in the Confederate Army.
Military history and specifically the World War Two era (1939-1945) hold the most interest for Nathan and are the focus of most of his reading and self-study. From the infantry soldier in his foxhole to Marines wading through surf to the crews of u-boats and B-17 Bombers and the aces in F6F Hellcats and Bf-109s – tales of hardship, service, camaraderie and courage intrigue, fascinate and entertain him thoroughly.
Nathan’s absolute favorite aircraft is the North American Aviation P-51D Mustang with the Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22 Raptor ranking a very close second.
Nathan loves to draw and is the hand behind many of Flightline Fabrications’ original products.
Bryan Heim
Bryan has a background in graphic design, photography and business and handles the production and shipping end of Flightline Fabrications. He adds a tremendous artistic eye to our business and brings a love for aviation especially the WWII years.
Bryan also collects WWII artifacts including a fuselage panel from a Japanese A6M5 Zero “Zeke”, the pilot’s door from a D-Day C-47 Gooney Bird, and a pilots side P-40 Warhawk fuselage panel. Bryan has assembled an impressive collection of artifacts over the last ten years. Plans are that some day in the near future these artifacts and Bryan’s entire WWII collection will be on display in the Flightline Fabrications Museum.
Bryan is a dedicated Flying Tigers (AVG) enthusiast and outstanding professional photographer. In addition to his love of history, Bryan is a HUGE hockey fan. He has over 15 years as an amateur roller and ice hockey player and is also the official Game Photographer for the Portland Winter Hawks.
Bryan’s all-time absolute favorite warbird is the Curtiss-Wright P-40 Warhawk with the Lockheed P-38 Lightning ranking a very close second.
Bryan believes that he and Nathan were brothers in a previous life, making them destined to be life long best friends. Together they form the nucleus of Flightline Fabrications.