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.
456 Articles

Messerschmitt – The Forgotten WWII German Aviation Powerhouse

Messerschmitt evolved from a struggling German aircraft manufacturer into the creator of the legendary Bf…

Grounded Dreams of the Convair F2Y Sea Dart Water-Based Fighter

The Convair F2Y Sea Dart was an unusual US Navy supersonic seaplane fighter that used…

Junkers – The Forgotten World’s First All-Metal Aircraft Developer

Junkers revolutionized aviation by introducing the world's first all-metal aircraft and commercial airliner, transforming aircraft…

Attack Squadron 15: The Twenty-Seven-Year Combat Legacy Of The Valions

Attack Squadron 15 (VA-15) evolved from a WWII torpedo squadron into a frontline US Navy…

Grounded Dreams: Douglas XFD – The Naval Biplane Era That Ended Before Production

Douglas XFD was a two-seat carrier-based fighter developed for the US Navy in the 1930s.…

Grounded Dreams: Eberhart XFG – The Short-Lived Carrier Fighter Left Behind

Eberhart XFG was a 1920s US Navy shipboard fighter prototype that crashed during testing before…

Bristol Aeroplane Company – From Largest Inter-War Aviation Workhouse to the End

Bristol Aeroplane Company grew from a pioneering pre-WWI aircraft builder into one of Britain's greatest…

Attack Squadron 23: The Two Decade Service Legacy Of The Black Knights

Attack Squadron 23 (VA-23), the Black Knights, served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, pioneering…

Grounded Dreams: Grumman XF5F Skyrocket – The Poster Fighter That Never Fought

Grumman XF5F Skyrocket was a promising twin-engine carrier fighter that outperformed rivals but never entered…

Building the Legend Again: Poland’s Campaign to Return the RWD-6 to Flight

A Polish foundation is rebuilding a flying replica of the legendary RWD-6, aiming to recreate…