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.
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Grounded Dreams: Sikorsky S-69 – The Helicopter That Tried to Outrun Time

The story of the Sikorsky XH-59A, the high-speed experimental helicopter that tested Sikorsky’s Advancing Blade…

Rare Douglas AD-4 Skyraider Offered for Sale by Boschung Global

A rare 1951 Douglas AD-4 Skyraider with combat history in the French Air Force and…

Vulcan XH558 Maintenance Update, April 2026

Latest update on Avro Vulcan XH558 as preservation efforts continue, covering engine runs, hydraulic issues,…

Boneyard Files: North American F-86 Sabre – The Silver Shadow of the Sonoran Desert

The North American F-86 Sabre, America’s first swept-wing jet fighter, proved decisive in Korea before…

Aces of War: Raoul Lufbery – The Soul of the Lafayette Escadrille

Raoul Lufbery, a WWI ace who flew for France and the U.S., scored 16 victories…

Grounded Dreams: CAC CA-15 – The Heavyweight Hunter That Arrived Too Late

The story of the CAC CA-15, Australia’s late-WWII piston fighter that showed strong performance but…

Grounded Dreams: Douglas XTB2D Skypirate – The Titan of the Tailhook

The rise and cancellation of the Douglas XTB2D Skypirate, a massive carrier-based bomber designed for…

Griffon Powered Supermarine Spitfire Mk XIX Listed For Sale by Boschung Global

A rare Supermarine Spitfire Mk XIX with post WWII origins and a global restoration history…

Aces of War: Billy Bishop – The Lone Wolf of the Northern Sky

Canadian ace Billy Bishop scored 72 WWI victories, becoming the British Empire’s top ace and…

Grounded Dreams: Sukhoi Su-37 – The Master of Thrust-Vectoring

The story of the Sukhoi Su-37, the thrust-vectoring test aircraft that helped shape the future…