The Queen of the Sky: The Story of the Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boat (2001)

The Queen of the Sky: The Story of the Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boat (2001) poster

Built in the United States in the early 1940s by Sikorsky Aircraft, the VS-44 was a large four-engine flying boat designed primarily for the transatlantic passenger market, with a capacity of 40+ passengers. Three units were produced: Excalibur, Exeter - and Excambian, "The Queen of the Sky" to its final owners Charlie Blair and his wife, actress Maureen O'Hara. The film explores aviation pioneer Igor Sikorsky and the eleven-year restoration of Excambian by volunteers at Sikorsky's Stratford plant.

Director: Bill Rhodes
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 56 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Bruce Zimmerman
Cinematography: Mark Langevin
Production: WGBY
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

aviation, air travel, sikorsky aircraft

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Queen of the Sky: The Story of the Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boat about?
Built in the United States in the early 1940s by Sikorsky Aircraft, the VS-44 was a large four-engine flying boat designed primarily for the transatlantic passenger market, with a capacity of 40+ passengers. Three units were produced: Excalibur, Exeter - and Excambian, "The Queen of the Sky" to its final owners Charlie Blair and his wife, actress Maureen O'Hara. The film explores aviation pioneer Igor Sikorsky and the eleven-year restoration of Excambian by volunteers at Sikorsky's Stratford plant.
Who directed The Queen of the Sky: The Story of the Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boat?
The Queen of the Sky: The Story of the Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boat was directed by Bill Rhodes.
Who stars in The Queen of the Sky: The Story of the Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boat?
The Queen of the Sky: The Story of the Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boat stars Bob Ellsworth, Maureen O'Hara, Sergei Sikorsky Jr..
How long is The Queen of the Sky: The Story of the Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boat?
The Queen of the Sky: The Story of the Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boat has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
What genre is The Queen of the Sky: The Story of the Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boat?
The Queen of the Sky: The Story of the Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boat is a Documentary film.
Where was The Queen of the Sky: The Story of the Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boat produced?
The Queen of the Sky: The Story of the Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boat was produced in United States of America.