India Bids Goodbye to the MiG-21, the IAF’s Legendary Warhorse

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New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF) today drew the curtain on a remarkable chapter of military aviation history. After more than six decades of service, the iconic Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 fighter jet made its final flight, bringing an era to a close.

At exactly 12:05 pm, six MiG-21 Bison variants, led by Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh (call sign Badal 3), soared above Chandigarh in a farewell formation. Their landing was marked with a traditional water cannon salute a solemn yet celebratory tribute to the aircraft that once formed the backbone of India’s air defence.

The choice of Chandigarh was symbolic. It was here, in 1963,

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