The Indian Air Force is set to retire the iconic fighter jet MiG-21 after 62 years. The last jet will be given a ceremonial send-off on September 19 at the Chandigarh airbase by the 23 Squadron (Panthers).
Inducted into the Air Force in 1963, the MiG-21 is celebrated for its vital role in the India-Pakistan wars in 1965 and 1971, the 1999 Kargil war, the 2019 Balakot strikes, and Operation Sindoor.
