Eyes Aloft

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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Release Date

Jan 24, 1943

Runtime

18m

Country

United States of America

Company

First Motion Picture Unit, United States Army Air Forces