Marking the end of an era, MiG-21 Bison fighter jets of the No. 4 squadron of the Indian Air Force (IAF) flew for the last time in the skies of Uttarlai in Rajasthan's Barmer district on Monday, October 30. 

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IAF officers said that the MiG-21 Bison flew alongside the Sukhoi-30 MKI, while soldiers from the three services were present during the ceremony.

The IAF is phasing out MiG-21 aircraft from its fleet, and will replace them with indigenous aircraft including LCA Mark 1A and LCA Mark 2 along with advanced medium combat aircraft.

The Defence Ministry said, “The MiG-21 squadron has served the country for almost six decades. Even during the India-Pakistan conflicts, MiG-21 squadrons have made significant contributions.”

The Defence Ministry says that the No. 4 squadron, known as 'Oorials', has been operating MiG-21s since 1966. Now this squadron is being equipped with Sukhoi-30 MKI aircraft.

According to the Defence Ministry, this change reflects the IAF's unwavering commitment to modernise its fleet and protect the country's skies.

 

(With Agency Inputs)