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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Aces: Georg Von Hantelmann – How A Prussian Hussar Became A Blue Max Fighter Hero

Georg von Hantelmann was one of Germany’s youngest WWI aces, scoring 25 aerial victories in…

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Grounded Dreams: Republic XP-72 – How The Fastest P-47 Successor Lost Its Wings

The Republic XP-72 was a powerful WWII fighter prototype powered by the massive Pratt &…

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Pioneers of Aeronautical Engineering: Bobby Sanders’ Contributions to Supersonic and Hypersonic Systems

NASA engineer Bobby Sanders pioneered advanced supersonic and hypersonic engine inlet technology, earning eight patents…

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Grounded Dreams: Vought XF8U-3 Crusader III – The Ultimate Single-Seat Fighter Left Behind

The Vought XF8U-3 Crusader III was a Mach 2+ interceptor that outmaneuvered the F-4 Phantom…

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Aces: Hermann Becker – The Twenty-Three Victory Hunter Of Jasta Twelve

Hermann Becker rose from aerial observer to fighter ace in WWI, scoring 23 victories and…

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Grounded Dreams: Allied Aviation XLRA – The Forgotten Rocket Glider That Lost The Sky

The Allied Aviation XLRA was a WWII US Navy assault glider designed to carry Marines…

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Boneyard Files: Douglas A-26 Invader – The Only Bomber To Fight In Three Wars

The Douglas A-26 Invader was one of America's most successful attack bombers, serving in WWII,…

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Pioneers of Aeronautical Engineering: Dale Reed – Father of the Lifting Bodies

NASA engineer Dale Reed pioneered the lifting body concept, helped shape the Space Shuttle, and…

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Aces: Gotthard Sachsenberg – Commander of the World’s First Naval Air Wing

German WWI ace Gotthard Sachsenberg scored 31 aerial victories, commanded the world's first naval fighter…

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Boschung Global’s Aircraft of the Week: Iconic Frecce Tricolori Fiat G.91 on the Market

A fully restored Fiat G.91 jet, once operated by the Italian Air Force and painted…

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