# " SKY SENTINELS " ATOMIC BOMB TESTS IN NEVADA & CIVIL AIR PATROL HISTORIC FILM 71482

First released in 1956 and presented by Lear, Inc., this 17-minute color film shows generally how the civilian volunteers of the Civil Air Patrol serve their nation and their neighbors in times of disaster and for Civil Defense. Narrated by Hollywood great Tyrone Power and featuring director Henry King (who was also a Colonel in the Civil Air Patrol), it also shows the role played by the CAP during the 1955 atomic tests in Nevada. Yucca Flats is the scene of a disaster drill, with light planes being used to evacuate "wounded" civilians, while other aircraft chart the spread of nuclear fallout from the blast tests. The film ends with a search mission for a missing aircraft. It was directed by Robert L. Friend, who directed episodes of "Bonanza", "Rawhide" and "Tarzan" during a lengthy Hollywood career. The film describes Hollywood as a glamorous place where ordinary people can become famous overnight. It highlights the presence of major motion picture studios and introduces Henry King, a well-known director who is also a colonel in the Civil Air Patrol (CAP). The narrative shifts to a test at Yucca Flats, where an atomic explosion is observed by various officials and media. The CAP's role in disaster response is emphasized, showcasing their readiness to evacuate the injured, transport medical supplies, and conduct aerial photography for damage assessment. The text underscores the importance of CAP's training, equipment, and youth programs in preparing for emergencies and…

- Kind: Film
- Genres: War, Industrial and advertising
- Archive: [Internet Archive](https://archive.org/details/71482SkySentinels)
- Licence or status: none stated by the archive
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

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