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 twentiethโ€‘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: Allied Aviation XLRA – The Forgotten Rocket Glider That Lost The Sky

The Allied Aviation XLRA was a WWII US Navy assault glider designed to carry Marines…

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Boneyard Files: Douglas A-26 Invader – The Only Bomber To Fight In Three Wars

The Douglas A-26 Invader was one of America's most successful attack bombers, serving in WWII,…

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Pioneers of Aeronautical Engineering: Dale Reed – Father of the Lifting Bodies

NASA engineer Dale Reed pioneered the lifting body concept, helped shape the Space Shuttle, and…

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Aces: Gotthard Sachsenberg – Commander of the World’s First Naval Air Wing

German WWI ace Gotthard Sachsenberg scored 31 aerial victories, commanded the world's first naval fighter…

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Boschung Globalโ€™s Aircraft of the Week: Iconic Frecce Tricolori Fiat G.91 on the Market

A fully restored Fiat G.91 jet, once operated by the Italian Air Force and painted…

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Grounded Dreams of the Vought YA-7F and How It Almost Reclaimed the Skies

The Vought YA-7F transformed the A-7 Corsair II into a Mach 1.2 attack aircraft, but…

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Pioneers of Aeronautical Engineering: Robert Siegel – Revolutionizing Heat Transfer in Aviation

NASA engineer Robert Siegel helped revolutionize heat transfer research through pioneering studies in thermal radiation,…

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Grounded Dreams: Northrop XP-56 – The Flawed Fighter That Lost The Sky

The Northrop XP-56 Black Bullet featured a radical tailless design and magnesium construction, but engine…

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Aces: Henri Hay De Slade – The French Fighter Hero Who Rescued A Defeated Squadron

French WWI ace Henri Hay De Slade scored 19 victories and transformed the struggling Spa…

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Grounded Dreams: Pratt-Read LBE – The Remote Vision Killed By Reality

The Pratt-Read LBE was a WWII remote-controlled glider bomb designed for the US Navy, but…

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