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Indian Air Force Bids Farewell to MiG-21 Jets

7/23/2025

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The Indian Air Force bids farewell to its iconic MiG-21 Bison jets this September, concluding a remarkable 62-year legacy. A heartfelt ceremony at Chandigarh air base will honor veteran pilots who flew these legendary aircraft. As the MiG-21 departs, it makes way for the advanced Tejas Mk1A, symbolizing a new era in Indian aviation.

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The Indian Air Force bids farewell to its iconic MiG-21 Bison jets this September, concluding a remarkable 62-year legacy. A heartfelt ceremony at Chandigarh air base will honor veteran pilots who flew these legendary aircraft. As the MiG-21 departs, it makes way for the advanced Tejas Mk1A, symbolizing a new era in Indian aviation.