The Queen of the Sky: The Story of the Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boat
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Queen of the Sky: The Story of the Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boat
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 2001-12-02
- Runtime: 56 minutes
- Rating: 0/10 (0 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: WGBY
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.1413
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Bob Ellsworth
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Maureen O'Hara
as Self
Sergei Sikorsky Jr.
as Self
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The Queen of the Sky: The Story of the Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boats (2002)
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What 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 movie directed by . It was released on 2001-12-02.
Who are the main actors in The Queen of the Sky: The Story of the Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boat?▼
The main cast includes Bob Ellsworth, Maureen O'Hara, Sergei Sikorsky Jr., .
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Is The Queen of the Sky: The Story of the Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boat based on a true story?▼
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Who composed the soundtrack for The Queen of the Sky: The Story of the Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boat?▼
The soundtrack was composed by WGBY. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Queen of the Sky: The Story of the Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boat filmed?▼
The Queen of the Sky: The Story of the Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boat was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Queen of the Sky: The Story of the Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boat?▼
The total runtime of The Queen of the Sky: The Story of the Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boat is 56 minutes.
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Will there be a sequel to The Queen of the Sky: The Story of the Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boat?▼
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