The Indian Air Force (IAF) is preparing to say goodbye to one of its most famous fighter jets, the MiG-21, after more than 60 years of service. On September 26, a grand farewell will be held at the Chandigarh Air Force Station, the very place where the MiG-21 first took off for India decades ago. And at the heart of this emotional goodbye is Squadron Leader Priya Sharma, a young fighter pilot who will fly in the special farewell formation.

Priya Sharma’s journey to this proud moment began long before she wore the IAF uniform. Growing up in Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu district, she watched her father serve in the Air Force and often saw Jaguars and Hawks soaring through the skies. These early memories sparked her dream of flying. Determined to follow in her father’s footsteps, Priya trained as a

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