Don't see these everyday. U-tapao, Thailand in 1969... I know this is a Lockheed Constellation, but other than that, I don't know much about it, with the exception of the fact that it is cool, and it has a lot of anteneas on the bottom. Details anyone?

In case anybody's interested:

EC-121R 'Batcat' A number of Navy Constellations were modified and transferred to the Air Force for use by 553rd and 554th Reconnaissance Squadrons to monitor ground activity via electronic sensors along the Ho Chi Minh trail. Here's some cool diagrams of some of the antennae.

My dad flew in these in 1968, the Bat Cat sqaudron. EC-121s, equipped for ground surveillance. The Air Force had dropped bomb like transmitters that could pick up ground tremors from moving equipment, and some could listen in on passing troops. Dad said that they had warned the Marines at Khe San what was coming their way. He has a bunch of stories. aside from websearching BatCats, also look up the Janus Line.

Nice... that was them listening, I've heard about it (from history books, not personally.) Much respect for your Dad, flying wasn't quite as safe in those days and in many respects they were all pioneers.

@LarssssBe What a sight! The best looking four engined aircraft ever #avgeeks

@LarssssBe It is a classic, no doubt. It also served for a considerable amount of time.

An early EC-121R Warning Star , involved (at the time) with Operation Igloo White, for ELINT work against North Vietnam during the hostilities.

Most likely, those are UHF radio antennae. Me, and my Super Connie (USN VW-1)

Definitely something ELINT related, considering the antennae on the back of the aircraft. Looks like an EC-121R?