From war horse to ‘flying coffins': India's MiG-21s that helped liberate Bangladesh set for final flight
Team TOI Plus
Jul 25, 2025, 07:43 IST IST
A ceremonial farewell for these iconic jets, which took part in all major conflicts but later gained notoriety for a high crash rate, is scheduled for September 19 in Chandigarh
The Indian Air Force's (IAF) first truly supersonic fighters — the Soviet-era MiG-21s, later manufactured in India — will take to the skies for the final time this September, marking the end of over six decades of service.
Only two MiG-21 ' Bison ' squadrons remain in operation, comprising 36 aircraft based at the Nal airbase in Rajasthan. A ceremonial farewell for these iconic delta-wing jets, which took part in all major conflicts but later gained notoriety for a high crash rate, is scheduled for September 19 in Chandigarh.
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