ELEVEN: A documentary about Carrier Air Group 11 in WWII

A project in San Jose, CA by George Retelas
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I discovered my grandfather's WWII journal and I'm on a quest to interview the remaining survivors across the US.
Backers: 129
Average Pledge Per Backer: $107

Funded: $13,782 of $11,000
Dates: Feb 21st -> Mar 12th (19 days)
Project By: George Retelas
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Latest News

Ain't that a Kickstarter in the head.

March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for your pledge and for believing in this project!  Kickstarter is done but the adventure is just beginning.  I'll be posting updates for every visit, as well as keeping you informed of when the rewards will be available.  For the... (Read More)

Last Day of Kickstarter

March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
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Bayside, California

March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Yesterday, we took a five-hour drive north to interview VF-11 pilot, Gerry Coeur.  Along for the ride was Kermit Enander, who wanted to visit his fellow Sundowner.  So, we all piled in for a memorable road-trip through majestic Redwood Country,... (Read More)

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March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
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Sun Lakes, Arizona

March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Most of the Veterans are in areas of the country which are experiencing severe weather, but the crew and I located one in sunny weather.  We used our flyer miles and funds to make the visit. So off we went to Arizona to interview VT-11 Pilot, George... (Read More)

The Interview Roster

February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's the list of surviving Veterans that are currently standing by, and ready to be interviewed by our crew.  Please encourage your contacts on social media to make a pledge. We're halfway there with only 10 days left. Tim Enander - VF-11 San... (Read More)

A third of the goal has been reached!

February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
We're almost there, and if you haven't had a chance to see it, I wanted to share with you the final entry from the journal. It had this article tucked away in it from May 10th, 1984. While reading it, I realized it was one of my earliest memories as... (Read More)

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