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The Story of the Men Who Guard America's Skies!

1955 · 31 min · ★ 7.7 · Drama, Documentary

This short film looks at the purpose and methods of the U.S. Air Force, and the difficulties of getting along with civilian neighbors. The story involves members of an Air Force base proving their worth to the mayor of a nearby town who would like to see them gone due to noise pollution.

Directed by Robert M. Leeds · Written by Beirne Lay Jr.

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