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Beyond the Ozarks

Carroll County Aviation Cadet Museum Recieves Congressional Commendation

KUAF | By Jacqueline Froelich

Published June 3, 2019 at 12:14 PM CDT

Aviation Cadet World, owned by Errol and Beth Severe, preserves historic aircraft and artifacts to commemorate the history American Aviation Cadets.

Aviation Cadet World, the nation’s first and only museum dedicated to the history of American Aviation Cadets, was recently lauded by Congress. Founders and curators Errol and Beth Severe provide a tour of their 70-acre complex, including Silver Wings Airfield, located 2.5 miles north on Onyx Cave Road off Highway 62 in rural Carroll County.

Beyond the Ozarks

Jacqueline Froelich

Jacqueline Froelich is an investigative reporter and news producer for Ozarks at Large.

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