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.
493 Articles

Aces of the Great War: Andrew Edward McKeever – The King of the Bristol F.2A Fighter

Canadian WWI ace Andrew Edward McKeever became the highest-scoring Bristol F.2A fighter pilot, earning 31…

Grounded Dreams: Hiller X-2-235 – The Coaxial Vision That Shaped Future Designs

The Hiller X-2-235 was an experimental American coaxial helicopter developed in the 1940s that helped…

Grounded Dreams: Boeing Model 360 – The Digital Blueprint for the Future of Lift

The Boeing Model 360 was an advanced experimental tandem-rotor helicopter developed in the 1980s to…

Grounded Dreams: Kellett XR-10 – The Largest Rotorcraft of the Post-War Skies

The Kellett XR-10 was an experimental twin-engine transport helicopter developed for the US Army Air…

Aces: William Gordon Claxton – 19-Year-Old Canadian with 37 WWI Victories in 79 Days

Canadian WWI ace William Gordon Claxton scored 37 aerial victories in just 79 days while…

Grounded Dreams: Chase XC-123A – The First Jet Transport of the Cold War

The Chase XC-123A became America’s first jet-powered transport aircraft in 1951, testing high-speed cargo transport…

Boneyard Files: Boeing B-52 Stratofortress – The Cold War Sentinels in the Sand

The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress became one of America’s most important strategic bombers, serving from the…

Aces of the Great War: Albert Desbrisay Carter – A Journey from the Trenches to the Skies

Canadian WWI ace Albert Desbrisay Carter rose from infantry officer to fighter pilot, scoring 28…

Aces of War: William George Barker – The Hero of the Italian Front

The story of William George Barker, the legendary Canadian ace who scored 50 victories and…

Grounded Dreams: Hughes XF-11 – The Visionary Aircraft That Teetered on the Edge of History

The Hughes XF-11 was Howard Hughes’ ambitious long-range reconnaissance aircraft, born from record-breaking dreams and…