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

Grounded Dreams: DINFIA IA 38 – The Tailless Cargo Wing Cut Short

Argentina's DINFIA IA 38 was an ambitious tailless cargo aircraft designed to transport citrus across…

Pioneers of Aeronautical Engineering: Herman Barkey – The Man Behind the F-4 Phantom

Herman Barkey led the development of the McDonnell F-4 Phantom II, the legendary supersonic fighter…

Grounded Dreams: Engineering Division XCO-6 – The McCook Field Prototype

The forgotten Engineering Division XCO-6, a research biplane that evolved from the US Army’s last…

Aces: Frank Leaman Baylies – The Twelve-Victory American Ace Who Flew For France

Frank Leaman Baylies became one of the few Americans to fly and achieve ace status…

Grounded Dreams: Blackburn B-88 – The Contra Prop Prototype Left Behind

The Blackburn B-88, a pioneering British turboprop anti-submarine aircraft that lost a Royal Navy competition…

Consolidated Aircraft Corporation – The Celebrated Manufacturer of the B-24 Liberator

Consolidated Aircraft Corporation grew from a small aircraft maker into one of America's most important…

Attack Squadron 128 – The Twenty-Eight-Year Legacy Of The Golden Intruders

Attack Squadron 128, the Golden Intruders, trained A-6 Intruder crews for the US Navy and…

Vulcan XH558 Maintenance Update, July 2026

The Vulcan to the Sky Trust has completed major maintenance on Vulcan XH558, resolving electrical,…

Douglas Aircraft Company – The Legendary Giant That Built the C-47 Skytrain and Jet Airliners

Douglas Aircraft Company transformed aviation with legendary military and commercial aircraft, but its iconic name…