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.
453 Articles

Pioneers of Aeronautical Engineering: Clément Ader – The Man Who Dared to Defy Gravity in the 19th Century

French aviation pioneer Clément Ader built one of the world's earliest powered aircraft, introduced the…

Attack Squadron 152: The Korean To Vietnam War Journey Of The Mavericks

Attack Squadron 152 “Friendlies” served from Korea to Vietnam, flying the Corsair and Skyraider before…

Grounded Dreams: North American TF-86F – The Sabre Trainer Born in the Shooting Star’s Shadow

The North American TF-86F was a two-seat trainer based on the F-86F Sabre, but changing…

Vulcan XH558 Maintenance Update, Summer 2026

Vulcan XH558 restoration advances with landing light repairs, AAPP tests, airbrake work and engine runs…

Attack Squadron 127: The Three-Decade Legacy of Royal Blues

Attack Squadron 127 “Royal Blues” became the Navy’s premier A-4 adversary training squadron, later flying…

Grounded Dreams: Boeing Model 221 Monomail – The All Metal Streamline Radical Born Before Variable Pitch

The Boeing Model 221 Monomail pioneered streamlined, all-metal aircraft design, but limited engine technology and…

Aces: John Stanley Chick – How A Royal Engineer Became A Bristol Fighter Legend

WWI ace John Stanley Chick scored all 16 of his aerial victories in just four…

Grounded Dreams: EFW N-20 Aiguillon – The Swiss Four-Engine Jet Pioneer That Never Flew High

The EFW N-20 Aiguillon was Switzerland’s first jet fighter, but inadequate thrust from its Swiss-built…