The Queen of the Sky: The Story of the Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boat
Dec 02, 2001 · 56m
Director
Bill RhodesOverview
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.
Cast of The Queen of the Sky: The Story of the Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boat
Crew of The Queen of the Sky: The Story of the Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boat
About The Queen of the Sky: The Story of the Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boat
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…
When was The Queen of the Sky: The Story of the Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boat released?
The Queen of the Sky: The Story of the Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boat was released on December 2, 2001.
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 runs 56 minutes.
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 is in the cast of The Queen of the Sky: The Story of the Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boat?
The cast of The Queen of the Sky: The Story of the Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boat includes Bob Ellsworth (Self - Narrator (voice)), Maureen O'Hara (Self) and Sergei Sikorsky Jr. (Self).