Indian Air Force bids farewell to its majestic MiG-21 fighter jet series | In Pics

The supersonic jets were dominant during 1965 and 1971 wars with Pakistan and also played key role in the 1999 Kargil war and 2019 Balakot airstrikes.

Published on Sept 26, 2025 06:53 pm IST 10 Photos
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Indian Air Force MiG-21 aircraft receive water salute ahead of the operational flying culmination ceremony at the air force station in Chandigarh.(@IAF_MCC/X)

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Indian Air Force MiG-21 aircraft ahead of the ceremony the Air Force station in Chandigarh which marked the official retirement of the legendary fighter jets after over six decades of service.(@IAF_MCC/X)

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Indian Air Force MIG-21 Bison fighter jet approaches the tarmac during rehearsal ahead of its farewell at Chandigarh Airforce Station on Wednesday.(Arun Sankar/AFP)

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Two MiG-21 bison fighter jets stand stationed at the tarmac of Chandigarh airforce station as the pilots rehearsed for the farewell formations on Wednesday.(Arun Sankar/AFP)

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Two IAF officials walk past the MIG-21 Bison fighter jets at Chandigarh Airforce Station on Wednesday, as the country bid farewell to the supersonic fighter jet series today.(Arun Sankar/AFP)

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