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.
456 Articles

Aces: Rudolf Windisch – The Blue Max Flying Legend Whose Fate Remains A Mystery

Rudolf Windisch was a German WWI flying ace who claimed 22 aerial victories before disappearing…

Grounded Dreams: DINFIA IA 38 – The Tailless Cargo Wing Cut Short

Argentina's DINFIA IA 38 was an ambitious tailless cargo aircraft designed to transport citrus across…

Pioneers of Aeronautical Engineering: Herman Barkey – The Man Behind the F-4 Phantom

Herman Barkey led the development of the McDonnell F-4 Phantom II, the legendary supersonic fighter…

Grounded Dreams: Engineering Division XCO-6 – The McCook Field Prototype

The forgotten Engineering Division XCO-6, a research biplane that evolved from the US Army’s last…

Aces: Frank Leaman Baylies – The Twelve-Victory American Ace Who Flew For France

Frank Leaman Baylies became one of the few Americans to fly and achieve ace status…

Grounded Dreams: Blackburn B-88 – The Contra Prop Prototype Left Behind

The Blackburn B-88, a pioneering British turboprop anti-submarine aircraft that lost a Royal Navy competition…

Consolidated Aircraft Corporation – The Celebrated Manufacturer of the B-24 Liberator

Consolidated Aircraft Corporation grew from a small aircraft maker into one of America's most important…

Attack Squadron 128 – The Twenty-Eight-Year Legacy Of The Golden Intruders

Attack Squadron 128, the Golden Intruders, trained A-6 Intruder crews for the US Navy and…

Vulcan XH558 Maintenance Update, July 2026

The Vulcan to the Sky Trust has completed major maintenance on Vulcan XH558, resolving electrical,…