And Then SPARKS Flew: South Park High School’s Fallen Warriors in Air Units

And Then SPARKS flew studies 70 former students from South Park High School who lost their lives in service while assigned to air units. 66 served during World War II and 4 served during the Vietnam war. This research study takes a close look at who they were, their service in war and in a number of cases impact on family at home. It includes extensive, well-sourced information that had formerly been classified confidential and secret at the time, obtained from the US Air Force by request, and other sources.

Includes:

• Pre-service information

• Aircraft they flew in and their jobs

• Where they were assigned at the time of loss

• How they lost their lives

• Missing in Action information

• Receipt of NYS Conspicuous Service Cross and other decorations

• Their final chapter

These and many other questions are answered in this community heritage project to remember South Park High School’s fallen warriors.