C-121 Warning stars

To me the C-121 was the most glamorous aircraft built. The aircraft has sexy lines. At the same time graceful curves.  During the 50 and 60 these aircraft flew 24/7 providing an early warning for air defense.  I think most will agree.

Dayglo?artic orange EC-121

SInce i'm going stir crazy because of this stupid lock down.  Figure we all needed a little of some cheery colors.

JC-121C TRAP project aircraft

This is a JC-121C c/n 4117 0-13841 Trap 6 it was prepared for the Atlas flight test. As Eric stated above the NKC135 was Trap 1 and part of the same program....SAMSO-TR-67-93
SEMI-ANNUAL PROGRAM PROGRESS REPORT
for the TERMINAL RADIATION PROGRAM (TRAP).
UNCLASSIFIED VOLUME
14
M. H. Smotrich
TRAP Program Manager
Contracts No. AF 04(694)-865
and F04694-67-C-0047
for the period 1 January - 30 June 1967
prepared for
SPACE AND MISSILE SYSTEMS ORGANIZATION
DEPUTY FOR BALLISTIC MISSILE RE-ENTRY SYSTEMS
AIR FORCE SYSTEMS COMMAND
Norton Air Force Base, California
THis Document, Is IISJNCT TO SPECIAL EXPORT

C-121 Photos off the web

Connie picture

Cool C/CE-121 pictures.

1/72 Connie build by Akira WATANABE

Just found this on the internet.  The modeller did a fantastic job on it.  To fix the errors on the Heller Connie he used Fisher new Nose and Flight paths engines.   Here is a link so you can see for yourself.

1/72 Connie