PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release


Contact: Hollie Boudreaux
Email: hollie@chennaultmuseum.org
Phone: (318) 362-5540



GENERAL CLAIRE L CHENNAULT FOUNDATION AND SOUTHERN HERITAGE FOUNDATION TO HOST RED WHITE AND BLUE AIRSHOW: SALUTING AMERICA’S HEROES


MONROE, LA - The General Claire L Chennault Foundation and Southern Heritage Air Foundation (SHAF) invite the public to Red White and Blue Airshow: Saluting America’s Heroes at the Monroe Regional Airport on Friday June 17 and Saturday June 18, 2022. North Louisiana has a long history in Aviation and we are honored to bring a show of this caliber to the area.

We are proud to announce the US Air Force F16 Viper Demo Team, the US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, Hall of Fame Inductees Aeroshell Aerobatic Team and Jelly Belly, Red Bull Team Racer Kevin Coleman along with several other performers. Static displays, food trucks, kid zone, antique car show and military vehicles will also be present! Chennault Day will make a come-back Friday Morning, 8 AM -Noon with Discovery Flights given by Dave Air, LLC.

The Red, White, and Blue Airshow: Saluting America’s Heroes will be an amazing display of nationally renowned aeronautic acts from all over the country that will captivate people of all ages. 2022 looks to be an exciting year to celebrate veterans’ history, which is deeply rooted in the area by the General Claire L. Chennault Foundation and the Southern Heritage Air Foundation. This will be a fabulous show, creating a wealth of opportunity for our area. The 2022 airshow proceeds will support veterans through these military foundations. Tickets are available now and more information is available at www.redwhiteandblueairshow.com.

Presenting sponsor is Discover Monroe West Monroe.

On behalf of both foundations and all of our sponsors we are excited to see you at the Air Show!

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Discover Monroe-West Monroe promotes Ouachita Parish as a destination for leisure travel, conventions, meetings, and sporting events creating a positive economic impact for our local community through increased visitor spending and sales tax collections. For more information about Discover Monroe-West Monroe, visit www.monroe-westmonroe.org.