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.
Cast
Erville Alderson
Ray Harper
Walter Baldwin
Pa
John Beal
Major
Don Castle
Lilly 1-1
Frank Craven
Ed Randall
Patrick McVey
County Supervisor
Charles Tannen
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