

The Queen of the Sky: The Story of the Sikorsky VS-44A Flying Boat
Overview
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.
Year 2001
Studio WGBY
Director Bill Rhodes
Crew Bob Ellsworth (Executive Producer), Bill Rhodes (Director), Bernie Michaels (Writer), Bill Rhodes (Producer), Bruce Zimmerman (Original Music Composer), Mark Langevin (Director of Photography)
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Language English