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.
420 Articles

Grounded Dreams: Kellett XR-10 – The Largest Rotorcraft of the Post-War Skies

The Kellett XR-10 was an experimental twin-engine transport helicopter developed for the US Army Air…

Aces: William Gordon Claxton – 19-Year-Old Canadian with 37 WWI Victories in 79 Days

Canadian WWI ace William Gordon Claxton scored 37 aerial victories in just 79 days while…

Grounded Dreams: Chase XC-123A – The First Jet Transport of the Cold War

The Chase XC-123A became America’s first jet-powered transport aircraft in 1951, testing high-speed cargo transport…

Boneyard Files: Boeing B-52 Stratofortress – The Cold War Sentinels in the Sand

The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress became one of America’s most important strategic bombers, serving from the…

Aces of the Great War: Albert Desbrisay Carter – A Journey from the Trenches to the Skies

Canadian WWI ace Albert Desbrisay Carter rose from infantry officer to fighter pilot, scoring 28…

Aces of War: William George Barker – The Hero of the Italian Front

The story of William George Barker, the legendary Canadian ace who scored 50 victories and…

Grounded Dreams: Hughes XF-11 – The Visionary Aircraft That Teetered on the Edge of History

The Hughes XF-11 was Howard Hughes’ ambitious long-range reconnaissance aircraft, born from record-breaking dreams and…

Boneyard Files: Grumman F-9F Cougar – The Swept Wing Panther in the Arizona Sand

The Grumman F-9F Cougar was the US Navy’s first carrier-based swept-wing fighter jet, developed from…

Aces of the Great War: Frederick McCall – The Maverick of No. 41 Squadron

Canadian WWI ace Frederick McCall scored 35 aerial victories with the Royal Flying Corps and…

Aces of War: Karl Bolle – The Leader of the Boelcke Legacy

The story of Karl Bolle, an Oxford-educated German ace who scored 36 victories, led Jasta…