Eyes Aloft (1943)
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.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: January 24, 1943
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 - Civil Aeronautics operative
Production: First Motion Picture Unit, United States Army Air Forces
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Eyes Aloft about?
- 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.
- Who stars in Eyes Aloft?
- Eyes Aloft stars Erville Alderson, Walter Baldwin, John Beal, Don Castle, Frank Craven, Patrick McVey.
- How long is Eyes Aloft?
- Eyes Aloft has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is Eyes Aloft?
- Eyes Aloft is a Documentary film.
- Where was Eyes Aloft produced?
- Eyes Aloft was produced in United States of America.