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.

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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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An Indian air force official signals a MiG-21 bison fighter jet at the tarmac at Chandigarh airforce station on Wednesday. (Arun Sankar/AFP)

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IAF officials make a formation out of defence equipments ahead of MiG-21's culmination ceremony at Chandigarh airforce station. (Arun Sankar/AFP)

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An MiG-21 fighter jet approaches the airstrip at Chandigarh airforce station as it underwent rehearsals ahead of today's culmination ceremony. (Arun Sankar/AFP)

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An IAF MiG-21 bison fighter jet stands at the tarmac of Chandigarh airbase as it completes its rehearsal ahead of its culmination ceremony that was held today. (Arun Sankar/AFP)

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Preparations were underway ahead of the culmination ceremony of MiG-21 fighter jets at Chandigarh airbase on Wednesday. (Arun Sankar/AFP)