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P-40 Warhawk Returns to Chennault Airport | Lafayette Louisiana News
This year, Chennault International Airport hits a major milestone—40 years in operation—perfectly aligning with America’s 250th birthday in 2026. To celebrate, the Thunder Over Louisiana Air Show will feature a historic moment: the first-ever flight of a P-40 Warhawk over Lake Charles. This legendary fighter, iconic for its shark-mouth design and flown by the Flying Tigers led by Louisiana-born General Claire Lee Chennault, symbolizes resilience and early American victory in WWII. The show, August 29–30, marks a powerful full-circle moment for aviation history and local pride. Listen in…
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