Lockheed EC-121 Warning Star "WV-2 Willie Victor" Large Mahogany Model

The Lockheed EC-121 Warning Star "WV-2 Willie Victor" Mahogany Model is a handcrafted, premium-quality scale aircraft replica that serves as a collectible display piece for aviation enthusiasts, veterans, and history buffs interested in military aircraft history.

This handcrafted wooden airplane model captures the legendary WV-2 Willie Victor in museum-quality mahogany, delivering a premium aviation collectible that arrives ready for immediate display with its included wooden stand.

Historical Significance & Craftsmanship

During the intense Cambodia missions of 1973 and 1974, when American cargo planes flew over 400 humanitarian flights into communist-controlled territories, the EC-121 Warning Star proved indispensable. This military aircraft mahogany model honors the surveillance aircraft that Navy crews nicknamed "Willie Victor," a military version of the famous Constellation passenger aircraft equipped with advanced radar systems to detect enemy threats. Collectors find this Cold War aircraft replica compelling due to its connection to a pivotal moment when airborne radar support meant the difference between mission success and disaster for crews delivering food to isolated areas.

Precision Detail & Display Convenience

High Flying Models' master craftsmen transform premium mahogany wood into this precision-detailed tribute, measuring 18.5 inches wingspan by 17 inches length. Every detail reflects the authentic markings and proportions that made the EC-121 a conversation starter among military aviation collectors and veterans who appreciate historically accurate aircraft models. The complete package includes secure foam-fitted shipping and a detachable display stand, answering the common question of what is the best gift for a military aviation collector—a piece that combines historical significance with display-ready convenience.

Own a conversation-starting piece of Cold War history: the meticulously handcrafted mahogany EC-121 'Willie Victor,' ready for immediate display with its included stand. Secure your museum-quality tribute to this legendary surveillance aircraft now!