MiG-21 jets backbone of Indian Air Forces retires on Sep 26, ending six decades of service. Ceremonial farewell held at Chandigarh Air Force Station. (Pics/PTI)
Updated On: 2025-09-24 06:05 PM IST
Compiled by : Tarun Verma
Indian Air Force Surya Kiran team performs aerobatic manoeuvres, colouring the sky in tricolour during rehearsals ahead of the ‘MiG-21 Operational Flying Culmination Ceremony’ at Chandigarh Air Force
Indian Air Force officers perform precision rifle drill manoeuvres during rehearsals ahead of the ‘MiG-21 Operational Flying Culmination Ceremony’ at Chandigarh Air Force Station
Indian Air Force Surya Kiran team performs aerial maneuvers during rehearsals ahead of the ‘MiG-21 Operational Flying Culmination Ceremony’ at Chandigarh Air Force Station
Indian Air Force’s Surya Kiran team colours the sky with the Tricolour during rehearsals ahead of the ‘MiG-21 Operational Flying Culmination Ceremony’ at Chandigarh Air Force Station
Indian Air Force pilots stand proudly alongside a legendary MiG-21 fighter jet during rehearsals ahead of ‘MiG-21 Operational Flying Culmination Ceremony’ at Chandigarh Air Force Station.
MiG-21 aircraft receive water salute during rehearsals ahead of ‘MiG-21 Operational Flying Culmination Ceremony’ at Chandigarh Air Force Station
MiG-21 Fighter Jets lined up, ready to touch the sky for the last time before decommissioning, after serving the Indian Air Force for six decades, during rehearsals ahead of the ‘MiG-21 Operational Flying Culmination Ceremony’ at Chandigarh Air Force Station
An Indian Air Force paratrooper Garud Commando practices his parajumping skills during rehearsals ahead of the ‘MiG-21 Operational Flying Culmination Ceremony’ at Chandigarh Air Force Station
