Inside a Hidden WWII Aviation Museum in Council Bluffs | Mills County Routes

In this episode of Mills County Routes, we visit the Commemorative Air Force museum and hangar and sit down with curator Jim Friberg to explore thousands of artifacts, restored aircraft, and stories from World War II and beyond.This isn’t just a museum. It’s a living piece of history.In this episode:• A walk-through of a WWII training aircraft and restoration hangar• Over 5,000 cataloged artifacts including uniforms, manuals, and equipment • The story behind engines, aircraft restoration, and aviation history• Weekly gatherings where veterans and aviation enthusiasts connect• Why preserving these stories matters now more than everFrom radial engines to bomber formations to personal stories from veterans, this is one of the most unique places in Southwest Iowa.📍 Located at the Council Bluffs Airport📅 Open Wednesdays and Saturdays (tours available by request)