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

Attack Squadron 12 – The Four Decade Combat Legacy Of The Flying Ubangis

Attack Squadron 12 (VA-12) served the US Navy for over four decades, flying from the…

Pioneers of Aeronautical Engineering: Barnwell Brothers – The Wright Brothers of Scotland

Frank Barnwell helped pioneer Scottish aviation before becoming Bristol's chief engineer, where he designed some…

Torpedo Squadron 41 – The Short-Lived Legacy of the TBM Avenger Fleet

The US Navy's VT-41 evolved from a WWII torpedo squadron into a dedicated anti-submarine warfare…

Grounded Dreams: Taylorcraft LBT – The Navy Glide Bomb Glomb Left Behind

The Taylorcraft LBT was a US Navy remote-controlled glider bomb developed during WWII. Explore its…

Grounded Dreams: Bloch MB 135 – The Four-Engine French Bomber Cut Short

The Bloch MB 135 was a four-engine French bomber prototype developed before WWII. Explore its…

Pioneers of Aeronautical Engineering: Robert Bartini – Red Baron Who Designed 25 Soviet Aircraft

Robert Bartini was a visionary aircraft designer whose innovative concepts and experimental aircraft influenced generations…

Aces: Wilhelm Frankl – The Twenty-Victory German Ace Awarded The Blue Max

Wilhelm Frankl was one of Germany's earliest WWI flying aces whose achievements earned him the…

Attack Squadron 135 – The Five-Year WWII-to-Cold War Legacy Of The Uninvited

Attack Squadron 135, known as the “Uninvited,” fought across the Pacific in WWII, flying TBF…

Messerschmitt – The Forgotten WWII German Aviation Powerhouse

Messerschmitt evolved from a struggling German aircraft manufacturer into the creator of the legendary Bf…