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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Grounded Dreams: Carmier-Arnoux Simplex – The Tailless Wonder of 1922

The Carmier-Arnoux Simplex was a tailless racing aircraft that showed promise but was lost in…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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