The Indian Air Force's MiG-21 fighter aircraft took its final bow in Chandigarh on Friday after six decades of service. The MiG-21 fighter jets used to be the mainstay of the IAF for a long period of time. After its first induction, the IAF procured over 870 MiG-21s to boost its overall combat prowess. The aircraft leaves behind a record of unmatched service and a legacy that will be remembered as India transitions to a new generation of fighter jets.

What will happen to these retired jets?

They won't be thrown into junkyards. Instead, they will find new life in museums, educational institutions, and training centers, reports suggest. Inducted in 1963, the MiG-21 has served for nearly six decades and has been a cornerstone of India's air power.

MiG-21 aircraft in 1971

The MiG-21 airc

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