Eyes Aloft

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.

Top 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

Details