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Chennault Aviation and Military Museum, Monroe, LA

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Chennault Aviation and Military Museum

Monroe museum covering aviation and military history from the Revolutionary War to today, with a focus on the Flying Tigers.

701 Kansas Lane, Monroe, LA 71203 · Monroe, LA

About Chennault Aviation and Military Museum

Located at the entrance to Monroe Regional Airport, this museum holds more than 11,000 artifacts. Its collection centers on General Claire Chennault, the Flying Tigers, and Selman Field, and it also honors men and women who served across American history. Exhibits include aircraft displays, a memorial walkway with commemorative bricks, and programs for learners and veterans. The museum is named for Chennault, a United States Army Air Force general, and it operates as a nonprofit.

  • #aviation
  • #military history
  • #Flying Tigers
  • #Claire Chennault
  • #Louisiana

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