Chennault Honored.
Chennault Honored.
Clip: 355903_1_1
Year Shot: 1958
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1653
Original Film: 031-093-03
HD: N/A
Location: Louisiana
Timecode: 00:28:15 - 00:28:58
Chennault Honored. The Air Force honors the late, great General Clair Chennault, leader of the Flying Tigers. The Lake Charles, Louisiana, base is rededicated as Chennault Air Force Base, in ceremonies attended by members of his family. Airplane (propellers) taxis. Asian woman descends stairs from aircraft; she poses with two children and a few others (the children seem to be of mixed race, Asian and Caucasian). Painted portrait is unveiled (Chennault ?).