The Indian Air Force’s remaining MiG-21 Bison squadrons will be decommissioned by mid-September, defence officials said on Tuesday.
The final 31–36 aircraft, now consolidated at Nal Air Force Station in Rajasthan under No. 23 “Panthers” Squadron, will participate in a ceremonial farewell on September 19 at Chandigarh before being permanently grounded.
This will bring the curtains down on the longest-serving fighter aircraft in the Air Force’s inventory.
The Indian Air Force’s remaining MiG-21 Bison squadrons will be decommissioned by mid-September, defence officials said on Tuesday.
The final 31–36 aircraft, now consolidated at Nal Air Force Station in Rajasthan under No. 23 “Panthers” Squadron, will participate in a ceremonial farewell on September 19 at Chandigarh before being permanently grounded.
This will bring the curtains down on the longest-serving fighter aircraft in the Air Force’s inventory.
