MiG-21 Indian Air Force has created one of its last flights today because the ceremony is taking place from operation. MiG-21 combat aircraft, which was introduced to the Indian Air Force in 1963, will be excluded from September 26, after almost six decades of service.
The Indian Air Force marks the end of the era by saying goodbye to the historical farewell to the iconic MiG-21 ‘Night 21.’ The legendary aircraft, symbolic speed, strength and unrivaled service, guarded the sky for almost 63 years.
“MiG-21 will retire today,” says Rajnath Singh
On Friday, the ceremonial elimination of the fighter fleet of MiG-21 FIET Floet will be held in the presence of the Minister of Defense (Raksha Mantri) Rajnath Singh.
Rajnath Singh said in the X post: “Today, 26 September, I will be in Chandigarh. He will attend the IAF MiG-21 ceremony. We are looking forward to it.
Veteran pilots remember sincere moments spent with MiG-21
Before withdrawal, the commander of the Rajiv Battish wing (Retd.) He said, “MiG-21 has a very long story and the fact that so many people have gathered here is the fact that we are all connected to this aircraft … As far as India is concerned, the maximum number of aircraft overflowing on fighter type is MiG-21,” he reported.
He added: “A very strong plane and mostly the Eastern Bloc Land flew. It was a mystery for the Western field … As far as flying, the MiG-29 was a beautiful machine and there are so many people from all over the country abroad to see the last light and say well.”
The captain of the Malik group (Retd.) Remembered the legend that improved an important place in the Indian defense history. Malik remembered the times when he ran MiG-211, and said, “I flew all three versions of the MiG-21 for almost 24 years … It was my life and now it will be part of my life. It’s a mixed feeling … Every moment is emotional when we say goodbye to this plane, and swear there is nothing better than these aircraft.”
The MiG-21 aircraft not only trained generations and prevented a nation, but also played a key role in the 1971 Pakistan War. MiG-21, known as the “backbone IAF”, shot down several generations of enemy warriors, from the F-104S in 1971 to F-16 in 2019. IAF.
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