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.
419 Articles

Aces: Colin Brown – How A Scottish Volunteer Became A Fourteen-Victory Legend

Colin Brown was a Scottish WWI flying ace who claimed 14 aerial victories before helping…

Pioneers of Aeronautical Engineering: Oleg Antonov – Creator of the World’s Largest Cargo Aircraft Family

Oleg Antonov transformed Soviet aviation by creating the Antonov design bureau and iconic aircraft such…

Attack Squadron 45 – From Torpedo Bombers to F-16 Adversary Fighters

Attack Squadron 45 was established three times by the US Navy, serving as a postwar…

Hawker Aircraft Limited – The iconic developer of Hurricane and Hunter

Hawker Aircraft Limited, maker of the Hurricane, shaped British aviation with iconic fighters, bombers and…

Pioneers of Aeronautical Engineering: Erich Bachem – Developer of the World’s First Manned Vertical-Takeoff Interceptor

Erich Bachem developed the Bachem Ba 349 Natter, the world's first manned vertical-takeoff interceptor, pioneering…

Aces: Gerald Gordon Bell – The Sixteen Victory Canadian Fighter Ace Of WWI

Gerald Gordon Bell was a Canadian WWI flying ace who claimed 16 aerial victories after…

Attack Squadron 55: The Three-Decade Carrier Legacy Of The Warhorses

Attack Squadron 55, the US Navy’s Warhorses, served from WWII through Vietnam, flying the TBF…

Lockheed Corporation – The Past of SR-71 Blackbird Developer

Lockheed Corporation evolved from a small aircraft maker into a defense and aerospace giant, creating…

Grounded Dreams: SNCASE SE 2100 – The Tailless French Prototype Left Behind

The SNCASE SE 2100 was an unusual French touring aircraft with a pusher engine and…

Attack Squadron 46 – The Cold War To Desert Storm History Of The Clansmen

Attack Squadron 46, the US Navy’s “Clansmen,” flew combat missions from Vietnam to Desert Storm…