The Indian Air Force (IAF) is retiring the iconic MiG-21 fighter aircraft on September 26, closing the curtain on a glorious chapter that has lasted more than six decades. The grand farewell and decommissioning ceremony will take place at Chandigarh Air Force Station, the same platform on which the aircraft was originally inducted in 1963.

The final of the jets, from the No. 23 Squadron, which is code-named "Panthers," will be involved in a ceremonial flypast, with a water cannon salute on their last landing.

Historic Final Sorties & Formations

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The ceremonial finale of MiG-21 operations will include a dramatic air display and a symbolic transfer.

Last Sortie : Air Chief Marshal AP Singh will take the last sortie of the Squadron in the call sign 'Bad

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