The curtains are about to fall on the illustrious journey of the Indian Air Force’s MiG-21 fighter jets, as the aircraft prepares for its last ceremonial flight in Chandigarh on Friday. This marks the end of an era for the iconic supersonic jet that has been the backbone of India’s air defence for decades.

The iconic jets will be replaced by the indigenously developed Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mark 1A.

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The farewell event will take place at the Chandigarh Air Force Station, where six MiG-21 aircraft from the IAF’s last operational squadron, the Panthers, are scheduled to participate in a formation flight. The ceremony is being organised to honour the jet’s remarkable service history, which spans over six decades of active deployment.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

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