Kapil Kajal

Kapil is a journalist with nearly a decade of experience. Reported across a wide range of beats with a particular focus on air warfare and military affairs, his work is shaped by a deep interest in twentieth‑century conflict, from both World Wars through the Cold War and Vietnam, as well as the ways these histories inform contemporary security and technology.
385 Articles

Pioneers of Aeronautical Engineering: Erich Bachem – Developer of the World’s First Manned Vertical-Takeoff Interceptor

Erich Bachem developed the Bachem Ba 349 Natter, the world's first manned vertical-takeoff interceptor, pioneering…

Aces: Gerald Gordon Bell – The Sixteen Victory Canadian Fighter Ace Of WWI

Gerald Gordon Bell was a Canadian WWI flying ace who claimed 16 aerial victories after…

Attack Squadron 55: The Three-Decade Carrier Legacy Of The Warhorses

Attack Squadron 55, the US Navy’s Warhorses, served from WWII through Vietnam, flying the TBF…

Lockheed Corporation – The Past of SR-71 Blackbird Developer

Lockheed Corporation evolved from a small aircraft maker into a defense and aerospace giant, creating…

Grounded Dreams: SNCASE SE 2100 – The Tailless French Prototype Left Behind

The SNCASE SE 2100 was an unusual French touring aircraft with a pusher engine and…

Attack Squadron 46 – The Cold War To Desert Storm History Of The Clansmen

Attack Squadron 46, the US Navy’s “Clansmen,” flew combat missions from Vietnam to Desert Storm…

Grounded Dreams: Douglas XB-43 Jetmaster – The Pioneer Left Behind

The Douglas XB-43 Jetmaster was America's first turbojet bomber, but delays and a rival design…

Focke-Wulf – The Forgotten Maker of Fw 190 “Würger”

Focke-Wulf, maker of the Fw 190 and Fw 200, became one of Germany’s most important…

Attack Squadron 155 – A Legacy of Courage from WWII to Iraq

Attack Squadron 155 was formed three times, serving from WWII and Korea to Vietnam and…

Aces: Rudolf Windisch – The Blue Max Flying Legend Whose Fate Remains A Mystery

Rudolf Windisch was a German WWI flying ace who claimed 22 aerial victories before disappearing…