Eyes Aloft

Overview

In this documentary short film, a woman volunteer for the civilian aviation observer corps in World War II explains how the U.S. military depends on civilians watching the skies to warn of possible attacking or spying enemy aircraft. An army major explains to a group of civic leaders how volunteers are to be recruited and organized. Then the volunteers man posts day and night, always watching for unidentified aircraft that might be enemy forces.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 24, 1943

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

First Motion Picture Unit,United States Army Air Forces

Cast

Patrick McVey,Frank Craven,Walter Baldwin,Don Castle,Charles Tannen,John Beal,Erville Alderson

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

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