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Kan. group reaches funding goal to operate B-29 plane

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A Wichita group plans to repair and fly a World War II bomber after hitting its fundraising goal for the project.


The Wichita Eagle reports the group was struggling to gain even half of the $137,000 it was seeking on fundraising website Kickstarter until Thursday. It ended up surpassing its target by more than $3,000, earning some extra cash for restoring the B-29 Superfortress known as “Doc.”

The group that owns the plane, Doc’s Friends, plans to have the aircraft operating before the end of the year, making it the world’s second airworthy B-29.

Doc’s Friends Chairman Jeff Turner says he hopes donations will continue coming in even though the group hit its goal.

More than 750 people committed to donating money to the restoration project. The 30-day campaign will conclude on Oct. 29.

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