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

Flight Test Files: R4D Skytrain – The JATO-Powered Carrier Launch

The R4D Skytrain served in WWII, polar missions, and NASA research, proving its versatility from…

Boneyard Files: C-47 Skytrain – The Hero of D-Day in Silence

The C-47 Skytrain, derived from the DC-3, served in World War II and beyond, supporting…

Aces of the Great War: Henry Woollett – The 35 Victories of the Sopwith Camel Master

Henry Woollett, Britain’s top balloon-busting ace, scored 35 victories in WWI, including 11 balloons and…

Flight Test Files: Grumman X-29 – Harnessing the Strength of Aero Tailored Composites

NASA’s X-29 tested forward-swept wings and digital fly-by-wire control, advancing unstable aircraft design and high-angle…

Aces of the Great War: Fritz Rumey – The Golden Ace of the German Empire

Fritz Rumey, a German World War I ace with 45 victories, was among the few…

Grounded Dreams: The Langley Twin and the Vision of a Metal Free Future

The Langley Twin was a WWII-era wooden aircraft designed to save metal, but resin shortages…

Flight Test Files: The T-34C Mentor – The Rugged Bridge to the Jet Age

NASA’s T-34C Mentor helped test detect-and-avoid systems for drones, supporting safe integration of unmanned aircraft…

Grounded Dreams: CAC Woomera – The Lethal Versatility of a Forgotten Prototype

Australia’s CAC Woomera was a twin-engine WWII bomber with strong performance, but crashes, design issues,…

Aces of the Great War: Rudolf Berthold – The One Handed Master of the Fokker D.VII

German ace Rudolf Berthold scored 44 victories in World War I, many after losing full…

Grounded Dreams: Boeing Model 908-909 – The Stealthy Winner That Never Flew

Boeing’s Model 908-909 competed in the US Air Force Lightweight Fighter program but lost to…