Eyes Aloft

Name: Eyes Aloft
Released: 1943-01-24

1943

Trailer

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.

Release Date

1943-01-24

Status

Released

Original Title

Eyes Aloft

Runtime

18 min

Original Language

EN

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

First Motion Picture Unit, United States Army Air Forces

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.

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