S D Air Service Corp.
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In the mid 30’s Herbert Draper looking up from a Greensboro VT hay field, at an airplane in flight, decided he would learn to fly. In 1938 he received his pilot’s license at the Barre-Montpelier Airport. After Air Cadet training at Washington State College and serving his country during WW2, he received his A&E license from the Dallas Aviation School in 1948. In 1952 he built Herbs Garage at the intersection of Route 2 and the Truck Route (Drapers Corners) in Alburg Center Vermont. He Married Eileen Cameron and with her considerable book keeping experience, the two ran the business for 17yrs. Never straying to far from aviation two air strips were operated adjacent to the Garage. One of two sons Scott Draper developed an interest in aviation. 13 yrs. After moving to Rutland VT Herb suggested to Scott a laid off airline mechanic, that he start his own business. After 6 years of difficult negotiations with the state of Vermont. SD Air entered into a lease with VT State. With Herb helping as mechanic and Eileen book keeper. SD Air Service was established in 1987 at the Rutland State Airport. SD Air has been in operation for over 26 years.
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