Thunder Over Louisiana Presented by Kia of Lake Charles Logo
United States Navy Blue Angels

August 29 – 30, 2026
Chennault International Airport | Lake Charles, Louisiana

Thunder Over Louisiana Presented by Kia of Lake Charles Logo
United States Navy Blue Angels

August 29 – 30, 2026 – Chennault International Airport
Lake Charles, Louisiana

A-26 Invader Miss Million Airess

Douglas Invaders began arriving in England in September 1944 for assignment to the 9th Air Force and entered combat two months later on Nov. 19. Invaders appeared in the Pacific Theater in January 1945 and proved to be highly effective during the remaining months of the war. It proved to be one of the finest aircraft developed in World War II. 

This specific, fully restored World War II-era A-26 Invader is truly iconic – having served in The Battle of the Bulge The Korean War.

The rare opportunity to have this incredible piece of American aviation history wouldn’t be possible without Million Air’s generous sponsorship, and we couldn’t be more grateful for their support.

A twin-engine A-26 Invader flies over patchwork farmland, viewed from the front with its propellers spinning and nose art visible.