‘A little late for my tastes.’ Low-flying jets after dark startled New Orleans residents.

The roar from the sky shook New Orleans residents’ windows and wine glasses. It rattled them, too.

At about 10 p.m. Wednesday, two loud, low-flying jets circled the city — louder and lower than is typical, residents said. Dogs howled, cats cowered, and Uptown and Mid-City residents posted on social media, questioning the source and timing of the sound.

The Louisiana National Guard confirmed Thursday that the two F-15C fighters were theirs. A spokesperson said the planes were conducting training exercises, which started Tuesday and continued through Thursday…

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