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We're off to the Reno Air Races!

Help us to the races and share our classic warbirds with the world!

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We're off to the Reno Air Races!

We're off to the Reno Air Races!

We're off to the Reno Air Races!

We're off to the Reno Air Races!

We're off to the Reno Air Races!

Help us to the races and share our classic warbirds with the world!

Help us to the races and share our classic warbirds with the world!

Help us to the races and share our classic warbirds with the world!

Help us to the races and share our classic warbirds with the world!

Fred Bell
Fred Bell
Fred Bell
Fred Bell
2 Campaigns |
Palm Springs, United States
$10,600 USD 71 backers
53% of $20,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Help us get to the races

After being shut down for 15 months, it’s really important to show our support for the Reno Air Races. That’s why we are bringing three vintage warbirds to participate at the races this year! The event takes place September 15 through 19, 2021 at Stead Air Field in Reno, Nevada. The Palm Springs Air Museum will race not one, but two renovated P-51 Mustangs: Bunny, which is painted with the Tuskegee Airmen colors, and designations from the P-51 that Lt. Col. Bob Friend flew in World War II during 140 combat missions, and Man O’ War.

Be Part of Our Race Team!

Your help will be going entirely to offset the expenses of this commitment. It is funded by the Palm Springs Air Museum which is a non-profit organization (Tax ID 33-0615350) and your participation helps greatly in allowing the Museum to continue its core mission of bringing history and pride to the public it serves.

Our modest goal is $20,000 for the purpose of offsetting actual costs which far exceed that amount. Much of the staffing is being done by volunteers who are taking on this project with incredible enthusiasm. But enthusiasm alone will not pay for fuel, spare tires and engine parts, gas for vehicles, hotel rooms, food and so much more. Which is why we really need you to be a part of the PSAM Team!

To show our appreciation to our donors and extended members of our Race Team, donations over $50 will receive a limited-edition collectible PSAM Reno t-shirt.

Our Planes

Racing alongside our Mustang and P-63 Kingcobra is the iconic Man O’War Mustang. This marks Man O’ War’s first appearance at the Reno Air Races. Man O’ War’s livery (414292/QP-A) is of the 334th Fighter Squadron of the 4th Fighter Group, the personal aircraft of Lt. Col. Claiborne H Kinnard, a highly decorated commander of the 4th Fighter Group, with 25 enemy aircraft destroyed to his credit.

This year marks the 2nd appearance for Pretty Polly, the P-63 Kingcobra, and the third appearance for Bunny. Both Bunny and Pretty Polly took home Silver Medals at the previous Reno Air Races in 2019.

About Palm Springs Air Museum

The Palm Springs Air Museum is one of the finest Air Museums in the world. Named in 2014 as one of the top 14 aviation museums in the world by CNN Travel, 59 flyable and static planes are on display inside four climate-controlled hangars totaling 86,000 square feet inside with more outside on the tarmac. Many of the Museum docents actually flew these planes and served on the ships. The four hangars are organized by theme, with related exhibits lining the walls. Currently under construction is a new hangar to house the F-117 Nighthawk.

 

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PSAM Patch

PSAM Patch

$25 USD
Our unique and exclusively designed Palm Springs Air Museum patch. Your gift with your generous donation.
Included Items
  • PSAM Patch
1 claimed
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Navy PSAM Cap

Navy PSAM Cap

$50 USD
Our unique and exclusively designed "NAVY Palm Springs Air Museum" cap dedicated to New Era 9Forty with PSAM 25th Logo on front. Limited quantities. Your gift with your generous donation.
Included Items
  • PSAM Cap
1 out of 50 of claimed
Ships to United States of America
Man O'War Shirt

Man O'War Shirt

$50 USD
Our unique and exclusively designed shirt dedicated to the debut of Man O’ War at the Reno Air Races.
Included Items
  • Man O'War Shirt
11 claimed
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2021 Reno T-Shirt

2021 Reno T-Shirt

$50 USD
Our unique and exclusively designed "2021 Reno Races" T-shirt featuring our Silver winning P-63 Kingcobra, Silver winning P-51 Bunny, and our newest addition, the P-51 Man O’ War makes its debut at the 2021 Reno Air Races. Your gift with your generous donation.
Included Items
  • Reno T-Shirt
29 claimed
Ships to United States of America
Red Tail Metal Sign

Red Tail Metal Sign

$50 USD
Our unique and exclusively designed Red Tail Metal sign featuring our Silver winning P-51 Bunny in flight. Limited quantities. Your gift with your generous donation.
Included Items
  • Red Tail Metal Sign
1 out of 100 of claimed
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Reno Race Poster (NOT Signed)

Reno Race Poster (NOT Signed)

$75 USD
Our original Reno Race poster of our Red Tail P-51 Mustang. A true collector's item. Limited quantities. Your gift with your generous donation.
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  • Reno Race Poster (Not Signed)
0 out of 300 of claimed
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PSAM Navy Polo

PSAM Navy Polo

$100 USD
Our unique and exclusively designed Navy Blue polo shirt with the 25th Anniversary museum logo on the front. Your gift with your generous donation.
Included Items
  • PSAM Navy Polo
7 claimed
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P-63 Kingcobra Sponsor

P-63 Kingcobra Sponsor

$1,000 USD
Our P-63 Kingcobra marked the return of this historic aircraft last year to the Reno Races. A huge crowd favorite, help sponsor "Pretty Polly" again with your logo or message* displayed on the aircraft. Also included is your individual membership to the Palm Springs Air Museum. *logo and message subject to approval
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  • P-63 Kingcobra Sponsor
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Mustang Flight

Mustang Flight

$5,000 USD
Your own exciting flight in our Red Tail P-51 Mustang "Bunny"*. Prime signage on either the P-51 Bunny Mustang or Man O’War Mustang with your message or logo etc**. Four Reno Air Races pit passes. Squadron Commander Membership at PSAM including benefits. *subject to scheduling at Races or other locations **subject to space and message approval
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  • Mustang Flight
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