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P-40 Warhawk Debuts at Chennault Airport | Lake Charles News
This year, 2026, marks both America’s 250th birthday and the 40th anniversary of Chennault International Airport — and to celebrate, the Thunder Over Louisiana Air Show is bringing back a legendary piece of history: the P-40 Warhawk, making its very first appearance in Lake Charles. This iconic WWII fighter, famous for its shark-mouth design and fierce performance, was flown by the Flying Tigers — the volunteer American pilots led by Louisiana native Claire Lee Chennault. Just 12 days after Pearl Harbor, these pilots scored one of America’s earliest aerial victories. Now, after 80 years, the…
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