World War II era hangar gets an overhaul
The Coolidge City Council decided that a World War II era hanger located in the Arizona community’s airport will be preserved. The hangar must have a complete overhaul that includes the removal of asbestos shingles. However, the historical authenticity of the building will be preserved as much as possible. The hanger was built to house aircraft during WWII while the airport was serving as a maintenance facility and pilot training airfield. Due to the shortage of steel during WWII, the building was constructed with wooden trusses and is one of the few hangars made of wood left in the United States.
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