Eyes of the Navy

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Produced in cooperation with the United States Navy, the film follows naval aviators through their basic training in Pensacola, Florida and advanced training at San Diego, California.Produced in cooperation with the United States Navy, the film follows naval aviators through their basic training in Pensacola, Florida and advanced training at San Diego, California.Produced in cooperation with the United States Navy, the film follows naval aviators through their basic training in Pensacola, Florida and advanced training at San Diego, California.

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5.8/10

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Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 nomination total

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Top Cast5

James Conaty

Officer at Briefing
(uncredited)

Warren McCollum

John Smith, Farmer's Son
(uncredited)

Charles Middleton

Farmer
(uncredited)

Russell Wade

Young Man in Automobile
(uncredited)

Frank Whitbeck

Narrator
(voice)
(uncredited)

Did you know

Trivia
The aircraft carrier (with "EN" painted on its deck) conducting flight operations is the U.S.S. Enterprise (CV-6). She would go on to be the most decorated U.S. Navy ship in WWII.

Goofs
Although this is a film about men training to be Navy pilots, there is an aerial view of Randolph Field, Texas, the premier flying training base for the Army Air Corps in 1940. Also, there is a scene of training planes lined up on the parking ramp at Randolph Field.

Quotes
Narrator: Thirty years ago, the men of Pensacola started training American pilots. Today, Pensacola is growing faster than a tropical weed, and offers the most comprehensive U.S. basic air course. The swarm of activity on the ground, the swarm of planes in the air, are visible assurance that the feathers on the wings of the American Navy and the Marine Corps are growing brighter each day.

Crazy credits
Introductory text: "What is America thinking and doing about preparedness? METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER have prepared this film primarily for America. Here it is, just as presented to American audiences, that YOU may understand America's desire for preparedness."