IAF Bids Farewell to MiG-21, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh Recalls Its Legacy and Operational Role

Indian Air Force's iconic MiG-21 makes final flight after 62 years of service

The Indian Air Force's MiG-21 fighter jet has completed its last operational flight from the Nal Air Force Base in Bikaner, concluding 62 years of service.

India's air force falling behind despite sky-high ambitions

After decades of service, India is retiring the last of its 1950s-era MiG-21 jets. But New Delhi's dream of buying new planes and building a sleek and modern air force has grown into a procurement nightmare.

IAF chief flies Mig-21 in final farewell to old workhorse

The Indian Air Force bids farewell to its legendary MiG-21 fighter jets after 62 years of service, marking the end of an era in India’s military aviation history

Air Force Chief's Solo Sortie In Symbolic Farewell To Mig-21 Fighter Jets

As part of the symbolic farewell, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh flew solo sorties of the MiG-21 from Nal on August 18-19, marking an emotional moment for the force and for generations of pilots trained on the Russian-origin fighter jet

IAF bids farewell to MiG-21, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh recalls its legacy and operational role

Indian Air Force (IAF) bid farewell to the legacy Russian-made fighter jet MiG-21 on 25 August 2025. The aircraft is set to retire after six decades of service in the IAF on 26 September 2025.

IAF Chief honours MiG-21 legacy with sorties ahead of iconic Jet’s retirement - The Statesman

The Air Chief Marshal visited No. 23 Squadron 'Panthers', the last to operate MiG-21 aircraft, which is set to retire on September 26, 2025, after six decades of service.