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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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Questions about The Queen of the Sky: The Story of the Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boat
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 ( and 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 and released in 2001.
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 (2001).
Who stars in 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, Maureen O'Hara, Sergei Sikorsky Jr..
