MiG-21 retires after 62 yrs in service: IAF bids farewell to ‘flying coffin’; why it’s a big deal – Times of India
NEW DELHI: After serving for over six decades and participating in all major conflicts, the MiG-21 fighter jet is set to retire from the Indian Air Force, with a ceremonial farewell scheduled for September.The final MiG-21 jets, belonging to number 23 Squadron, known as the Panthers, will be retired on September 19 during a ceremony…