Make History Fly - Send B-29 "Doc" Through Flight Testing
A project in Wichita, KS by Doc's Friends000days
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This fully restored bomber is the last-known airworthy B-29. With your help, Doc will be sent through flight testing.
Backers: 1007
Average Pledge Per Backer: $158
Funded: $159,151 of $137,500
Dates: Sep 30th -> Oct 30th (30 days)
Project By: Doc's Friends
Backers: 1007
Average Pledge Per Backer: $158
Funded: $159,151 of $137,500
Dates: Sep 30th -> Oct 30th (30 days)
Project By: Doc's Friends
$159,151
current pledge level
Last Updated: October 30 @ 07:30 -0400 GMT
115%
of goal
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Latest News
B-29 Doc Exceeds Kickstarter Goal to Fund Flight Testing
October 30th - via: internet.itbusinessnet.com
Crowdfunding broadens support to get last-known airworthy B-29 in the air (Read More)
Engine Tests 
October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Doc sure is fired up about reaching and surpassing the Kickstarter goal - and it's all thanks to you. Just 12 hours to go! You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 (Read More)
Less than 24 hours
October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Time is running out for others to join you in making history! Here’s another video to help demonstrate needs for Doc are still great. Restoration Project Manager T.J. Norman speaks to Doc’s current tug and why we are in need of funds for a new... (Read More)
Stretch Goal: 1,000 Backers
October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to everyone who has already backed our project. Neither the campaign nor our work is over. We have enough funds to help get Doc to the skies, but the extra money we receive in the next two days will be going to a much needed tug. The tug... (Read More)
WE DID IT!!
October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Words cannot express the excitement and gratitude felt by our team right now. More than $68,311 was pledged in just TWO DAYS, sending us over our #Kickstarter goal! And it’s not over yet! All additional money raised will go straight toward... (Read More)
7 DAYS & 17% TO GO!
October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We raised over $42,000 in two days, which was double our 48 hour goal! Our two day matching period went so well, several other anonymous donors stepped up and are willing to match pledge donations to help Doc reach his goal – this means we only... (Read More)
PLEDGES TO BE MATCHED FOR THE NEXT 48 HOURS!
October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We are thrilled to announce that for the next 48 hours an anonymous donor has very generously decided to match every single pledge made, up to a total of $10,000 – meaning pledges toward Doc’s mission will automatically DOUBLE! A fantastic... (Read More)
Kickstarter Staff Pick
October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We can barely contain our excitement to let you know Kickstarter has called our project a Staff Pick. Kickstarter gives their employees the chance to look through all of the active projects and select one as their “Kickstarter Staff Pick.” Their... (Read More)
Campaign Update
October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Doc's Friends to Receive a Trophy
October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Thrilled to share with our backers that it was announced today we will be the recipient of the annual Wichita Aero Club Trophy. We are humbled and honored to receive such an award from the Air Capital of the World - Doc's birthplace. It is because of... (Read More)
Street Rodding American Style's Doc Spoof
October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
The Momentum Continues
October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Doc's Friends completed a successful run-up on the #2 engine Wednesday - taking Doc one step closer to an airworthiness certificate and flight-test program. But in order to keep the momentum going, Kickstarter pledges are crucial - please continue... (Read More)
B-29% FUNDED
October 6th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Why is a Flight on Doc not a Reward?
October 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Loyal & Potential Backers, We are receiving this particular question quite often and would like to address it. Although it's a great idea, we cannot legally offer reward flights at this time. There is a lot we need to accomplish, both on the... (Read More)
Four days in
October 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Backers & Potential Backers, In just four days, we were able to raise over $30,000 and have completed 22% of our goal. Doc's mission is to honor, educate and connect. This project has been a great opportunity to honor the WWII veterans, and we... (Read More)
Day 1
October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
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