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.
448 Articles

Fairchild: What Happened to the Early US Aerial Photography Aircraft Pioneer

Fairchild Aviation evolved from an aerial photography pioneer into a major US aircraft manufacturer, producing…

Grounded Dreams: Nakajima J5N Tenrai – The Heavenly Thunder of WWII

The Nakajima J5N Tenrai was Japan’s heavily armed twin-engine interceptor, but poor engine performance and…

Attack Squadron 104: The Seven-Year Legacy Of Hells Archers

Attack Squadron 104 “Hell’s Archers” served during the early Cold War, flying the Corsair and…

Grounded Dreams: Bell YAH-63 – The Twin Engine Gunship Left in the Apache’s Shadow

The Bell YAH-63 was Bell’s contender for the US Army’s Advanced Attack Helicopter program, but…

Aces: Bernard Henri Barny de Romanet – How A Cavalry Trooper Became A French Legend

French WWI ace Bernard Barny de Romanet scored 18 aerial victories before becoming a record-breaking…

Pioneers of Aeronautical Engineering: Clément Ader – The Man Who Dared to Defy Gravity in the 19th Century

French aviation pioneer Clément Ader built one of the world's earliest powered aircraft, introduced the…

Attack Squadron 152: The Korean To Vietnam War Journey Of The Mavericks

Attack Squadron 152 “Friendlies” served from Korea to Vietnam, flying the Corsair and Skyraider before…

Grounded Dreams: North American TF-86F – The Sabre Trainer Born in the Shooting Star’s Shadow

The North American TF-86F was a two-seat trainer based on the F-86F Sabre, but changing…

Vulcan XH558 Maintenance Update, Summer 2026

Vulcan XH558 restoration advances with landing light repairs, AAPP tests, airbrake work and engine runs…