RAS
Started 1946 in Reading, PA by Alfred "Sime" Bertolet RAS became one of the countries leading business aircraft maintenance facilities till the mid 70's. Besides the 1st US commuter airline the famous READING AIRSHOW was born. Equaled only by the early NBAA shows many new 50's and 60's aircraft were 1st shown at Reading.

RAS in the 50's, corporate aircraft were flown in from all the country for maintenance.	Bob Hoover speaks with actor Danny Kay at the Reading Show 1966	The 1st Twin Otter at Reading
Bob Hoovers P-51 sits at the Reading Show mid 60's	The RAS hangar during the 1975 show.	Many famous new corporate aircraft have sat in the small patch of grass during the 50's and 60's show
RAS became a very early AERO COMMANDER dealer. Shown is the 680 in RAS colors. RAS did many avionics upgrades in the 50's and 60's as well a full service paint and interior shop.	Interior photo of trade displays during the 1976 Reading Show
	1961 READING AIRSHOW Best of Class Flagship Winner, WHEATON GLASS's ONMARK MARKSMAN DOUGLAS B-26. Cal Readinger Chief Pilot and Chief of Maintenance with award.	1961 Jet Commander wooden mock up sits at the READING SHOW.
S/N 31 Jet Commander in the RAS hangar for completion work 1966 for W R GRACE CORP.