The P-61 'Black Widow' Restoration Project
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Mid Atlantic Air Museum has a piece of aviation history in one of 4 surviving P-61 'Black Widows.' And we're going to make her fly.
Backers: 515
Average Pledge Per Backer: $77
Funded: $39,815 of $35,000
Dates: Mar 4th -> Apr 8th (35 days)
Project By: Mid-Atlantic Air Museum
Backers: 515
Average Pledge Per Backer: $77
Funded: $39,815 of $35,000
Dates: Mar 4th -> Apr 8th (35 days)
Project By: Mid-Atlantic Air Museum
$39,815
current pledge level
Last Updated: April 8 @ 07:45 -0400 GMT
113%
of goal
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Latest News
Elyse Says You Guys Are Awesome! 
April 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Our Kickstarter Backers are Awesome. That is all. 97% there! Woohoo! So just who are the awesome people supporting this project? Well, you're from all around the nation, and the globe. Currently, our backers with locations tagged to their... (Read More)
Elyse Says Almost There!
March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Kickstarterians: Thank you so much for your support; you have served us well. We are now less than $10,000 away from reaching our goal! All proceeds from this Kickstarter campaign will machine and remanufacture the wing spar (for all you... (Read More)
Elyse Says Reward Pictures Are Up!
March 28th - via: kickstarter.com
A few people who have viewed our project requested photos of what some of the rewards looked like. You asked, we answered. Check Out the new "Your Rewards" section at the bottom of our project page to see the excellent P-61 Merch we're offering as... (Read More)
Elyse Says We Have News!
March 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Pardon the "News" pun, but for all of our supporters outside of Central Pennsylvania, we got a bit of surprise yesterday. Our friends at York Daily Record really helped us out again--> in a big way. Yesterday, Center of Front page (above the... (Read More)
Elyse Says We Can Get By With a Little Help From Our Friends!
March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
There are a lot of great notables taking interest in the P-61 Restoration project. And they're helping us out by talking about it. In the last update, I told you guys about some press inquiries we've been receiving. Our friends over at... (Read More)
Elyse Says We're Gaining Momentum!
March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
The Black Widow Restoration Project is gaining serious momentum. This rare aircraft is getting some looks-- and people are paying attention. Greetings fellow Kickstarterians! We're seeing some really exciting stuff this week-- namely reaching 125... (Read More)
Elyse Says Kudos, Kickstarter Staff!
March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Kickstarter staff members are not only efficient, but they know a good project when they see one. The P-61 Restoration project was selected as a "staff pick" under the technology category. 2 people have been referred to our project and pledged via... (Read More)
Elyse Says Share Well With Others
March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Kickstarter has really blown me away with just how many people out there want to help with our project. Because of patrons around the globe like you, we're well on our way to helping one of World War II's most interesting and rare aircraft return to... (Read More)
Elyse says Hi (And Thank You!)
March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Global crowdsourcing really is the way to go. Wow. Just wow. $2,000 in just eight hours. Kickstarter really is a great way to connect with potential donors from all over the world. Let me introduce myself -- Hi! My name is Elyse Pollick and I'm a... (Read More)
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