This is a report detailing Santa Cruz City's relationship with aviation over the last half century, for the purpose of the Airport Commission to persuade the Council to rescind its vote to shut down Sky Park Airport.

Notables: David A Landino / David Landino, Santa Cruz Memorial Airport Association, Dana Scruggs, Santa Cruz Flying Club, Civil Works Administration / CWA, Civil Aeronautics Authority, Swanton Tract, Fred Swanton, Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce, Santa Cruz Memorial Association, Pearl Swanton Dalton, Swanton Airport, California Aeronautics Commission, Derby Park, Natural Bridges State Park, Aviation Trust Fund, Jack Graham, Jim Dahm / James Dahm,