Help InfoAge Save an Historic Aircraft!

Those of you who have passed by the InfoAge Campus next to the Little League on Marconi  Road in Wall have probably noticed an airplane by the fence. It has been there a few months, and has been viewed with interest by InfoAge Museum visitors. The development of this aircraft was one of the many “Untold Stories” of the significant work that was accomplished at Camp Evans from 1941-1996. It was part of a highly successful program that intercepted , identified, and located, in real-time, the highest priority threat signals throughout the electromagnetic spectrum! In fact, the U.S. Army Material Command declared the program to be one of the most cost-effective and efficient major development for the Army in the last half of the twentieth century!

For the last 50+ years, the U.S. Army’s Airborne Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) System, informally known as GUARDRAIL, has provided salient and timely Intelligence information to battlefield commanders. Various configurations of the airborne SIGINT aircraft have operated in Germany, Korea, critically in the Middle East, as well as in the Ukraine Region. This particular aircraft flew in Korea.

But now InfoAge needs your help; especially those who have visited the site and enjoyed the wonderful museums and personnel. For those who haven’t yet been here, please stop by any Wednesday, Saturday, or Sunday. InfoAge is open from Noon to 5 pm.

After a much-delayed effort due to the COVID Pandemic the historic RC-12 aircraft was finally transferred to InfoAge, a 501c3 non-profit organization, at the site of the former Camp Evans in Wall Township NJ, from the Army Flight Activity at the Joint Base McGuire, Dix, Lakehurst, NJ.
This was accomplished thanks to the financial support of AOC Susquehanna Chapter at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, and the AOC Garden State Chapter, professional Electronic Warfare organizations; as well as from Companies and Individuals.


(InfoAge Photo)

Due to the extensive delay, the aircraft has suffered additional, significant deterioration while on the tarmac at Lakehurst. This can be seen in the photo below. There are many holes to be filled, missing components, very faded paint, and unrecognizable historic markings.

(InfoAge photo)

There is still a lot to do to make this a wonderful exhibit of the great work done on the Army’s Guardrail Program at Camp Evans. The completed exhibit will be a tribute to all those who served in the development, operation, and sustainment of the U.S. Army’s Guardrail System for over 50 years.

Work must be done to fabricate brackets to mount the propellers, since there are no longer engines in the cowlings. The aircraft must also be permanently mounted to the cement pads to prevent damage due to excessive winds. Finally, the fuselage and wings need to be prepared for the final paint scheme.

InfoAge is now embarking on the next phase to repair and refurbish the aircraft, and we need financial help to accomplish this task. Once again we are reaching out to the AOC, Industry, individuals; especially those who have a direct or indirect connection to the Guardrail program.

There are a number of ways to contribute to this tax-deductible funding campaign:

1. AOC Garden State Chapter has allowed InfoAge to use the QR Code below. AOC GSC will
transfer the entire amount to InfoAge.

2. Contributions can also be made via the InfoAge webpage; www.infoage.org by clicking on the Donation button. Next, click on Make an Online Donation. Fill in the information fields to receive a receipt and click on SUBMIT. Type (RC-12) in the comment box. Use Paypal or credit card.

3. Donate by check made out to InfoAge, 2201 Marconi Road, Wall Twp NJ, 07719. A receipt will be mailed to you.

I am hoping that you are able to assist us in this great effort to preserve history. Thank you very  much.

John T. Cervini
AOC GSC Director
InfoAge Board Chairman