Chandigarh: A ceremony for the culmination of operations of Russian-origin MiG-21, whose induction in the early 1960s catapulted the force into the jet age, was underway at the Chandigarh Air Force Station here on Friday.

Six decades after they were inducted into the force, the Indian Air Force's (IAF) workhorse are being accorded a farewell at a mega event here.

The iconic aircraft was first inducted into the force here more than six decades ago. The last of the MiG-21 jets, belonging to number 23 Squadron, nicknamed "Panthers" are being given a farewell at the decommissioning ceremony at the Chandigarh Air Force station.

Air Chief Marshal A P Singh will fly the last sortie of the Squadron with the call sign 'Badal 3'.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was present on the occasion here be

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