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.
64 Articles

Grounded Dreams: Douglas XTB2D Skypirate – The Titan of the Tailhook

The rise and cancellation of the Douglas XTB2D Skypirate, a massive carrier-based bomber designed for…

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Griffon Powered Supermarine Spitfire Mk XIX Listed For Sale by Boschung Global

A rare Supermarine Spitfire Mk XIX with post WWII origins and a global restoration history…

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Aces of War: Billy Bishop – The Lone Wolf of the Northern Sky

Canadian ace Billy Bishop scored 72 WWI victories, becoming the British Empire’s top ace and…

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Grounded Dreams: Sukhoi Su-37 – The Master of Thrust-Vectoring

The story of the Sukhoi Su-37, the thrust-vectoring test aircraft that helped shape the future…

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Boneyard Files: Vought F-8 Crusader – The Last Gunfighter in the Dust

A look at the Vought F-8 Crusader at Davis-Monthan in the late 1960s, covering its…

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Grounded Dreams: Tupolev ANT-20 – The Lost Future of Soviet Superplanes

The story of the Tupolev ANT-20, the world’s largest aircraft of the 1930s, its propaganda…

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Flight Test Files: Boeing 234-UT Chinook – The High Altitude Performance Pilot

NASA’s Dream Chaser completed key 2017 flight tests using a Boeing 234-UT Chinook, validating its…

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Aces of War: Antonio Reali – The Marksman of the 79th Squadriglia

Italian WWI ace Antonio Reali scored 11 confirmed victories and claimed 22 more unverified, making…

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Grounded Dreams: LTV XC-142 – The Legacy of the Four-Engine Hover

The LTV XC-142 tilt-wing transport showed strong VTOL performance in the 1960s but was canceled…

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Boneyard Files: Boeing B-47 Stratojet – The Final Landing of the SAC Veteran

A look at the Boeing B-47 Stratojet at Davis-Monthan in the late 1960s, covering its…

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