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 twentiethโ€‘century conflict, from both World Wars through the Cold War and Vietnam, as well as the ways these histories inform contemporary security and technology.
493 Articles

Grounded Dreams: North American YF-93A – How The Sabre Successor Lost Its Sky

The North American YF-93A was a long-range penetration fighter developed from the F-86 Sabre. Despite…

Boschung Global Aircraft of the Week: The Only Flying German-Built 1943 Fieseler Fi 156 Storch Is for Sale

A rare 1943 Fieseler Fi 156 Storch that served with the Swedish Air Force is…

Aces: Kurt Wolff – How Germanyโ€™s Fierce Boy Ace Became A Blue Max Legend

German fighter ace Kurt Wolff scored 33 victories in just five months during World War…

Grounded Dreams: Lockheed XFV – The Vertical Fighter Killed By Engine Delays

The Lockheed XFV was a 1950s experimental VTOL tailsitter fighter developed for the US Navy.…

Pioneers of Aeronautical Engineering: Christine Darden – Breaking Barriers in Sonic Boom Research

Christine Darden rose from NASAโ€™s human computers to become a leading aerospace engineer, pioneering research…

Aces: Hector Garaud – How a Young Pilot Survived the Western Front

French WWI ace Hector Garaud overcame multiple wounds and setbacks to score 13 aerial victories.…

Aces: Emil Thuy – The Unstoppable Fighter Who Refused To Quit

Emil Thuy was a German WWI flying ace credited with 35 victories who later helped…

Grounded Dreams: MiG-23-01 – The Lift Jet Interceptor That Grew Too Heavy To Fly

The MiG-23-01 was a Soviet experimental STOL fighter developed as a successor to the MiG-21.…

Pioneers of Aeronautical Engineering: Fred E. Weick – The Man Behind Modern Light Aircraft

Fred E. Weick helped make aviation safer and more accessible through innovations in aircraft design,…

Grounded Dreams: Boeing XF8B – The Piston Masterpiece Killed By Jets

The Boeing XF8B was a massive WWII-era carrier fighter designed to serve as a fighter,…