Movie Description
Eyes Aloft
(1943)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.
Featured Crew
Cast
Ray Harper
Major
Lilly 1-1
Ed Randall
County Supervisor
Civil Aeronautics operative
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Facts
Original TitleEyes Aloft
Status Released
Release Information
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1943-01-24
Original Language
Runtime 00h 18m
Production CompaniesFirst Motion Picture Unit, United States Army Air Forces
Genres
- Documentary
