Woodall Construction Company Limited was hired to complete work including the removal of the drop ceiling to expose the original ceiling and beams. Additionally, supports were manufactured to shore up and repair beams. A new flat roof was installed with sheathing to protect deteriorating wood as well as provide insulation to the facility. The hanger floor was epoxied to protect the concrete floor from fluids like oil from planes. A fire suppression system was installed to meet the requirements of a museum. Although a new hanger door was installed in 2002, the original hanger doors are preserved on their original tracks. The front entrance was renovated to include an office, archive room, gift shop and accessible washrooms. However, the original layout and structure of the entrance was maintained. CH2A has a mission statement "to honour Canadian veterans by preserving, maintaining, restoring, displaying, and demonstrating antique or vintage military and civilian aircraft considered important to Canadian aviation history", representing honour, awareness and education to heritage. The building for CH2A officially opened in 2010. The hanger displays many artifacts from World War II and provides tours to the public, schools, seniors and other groups. As a Non-profit organization, CH2A has been supported by a group of volunteers and active members who host air shows and maintain aircraft. Although the building was listed on the Municipal Heritage Register in 2011, there has not yet been further recognition of the work by CH2A in maintaining the historic character of the structure and the continued work in bringing awareness and education to aviation heritage and history in Windsor. The organization deserves recognition for the adaptive re-use of the building and for promoting the education of the hanger's involvement in World War II through volunteers and club members.
Top left photo: Exterior of the Canadian Historical Aircraft Association (November 2019). Top right photo: exposed ceiling of the hanger (November 2019). Bottom left photo: original hanger door (c.2000). Bottom right photo: exterior of the hanger as a training facility (unknown date). Credit: Canadian Historical Aircraft Association.