The Indian Air Force is retiring the MiG-21, a significant event marking the end of the fighter jet’s distinguished service. The retirement ceremony will take place in Chandigarh, with a formal flypast. The MiG-21, which was inducted in 1963, was the first supersonic fighter aircraft for India. The 28 Squadron in Chandigarh was the first to operate the MiG-21. The Indian Air Force had over 700 MiG-21 aircraft, many of which were built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. The retirement process for the MiG-21 and the protocols for the retired aircraft are explained. The article will cover what happens to fighter jets after they are retired from service.
End of an Era: The MiG-21’s Retirement and Its Future
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