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The Indian Air Force bid farewell to its iconic MiG-21 fighter aircraft after 63 years of service. The decommissioning ceremony was held in Chandigarh, marking the end of an era for the legendary jet.

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#WATCH | Chandigarh | MIG-21 aircraft flies in formation with indigenous Tejas Aircraft, giving out the message 'I hand over the glory to the next lineage'. MiG-21s were inducted into the Indian Air Force in 1963, and will be decommissioned today after 63 years of service.

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Thank you #MiG21 for your service

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Fun fact: MiG-21s entered the IAF before the current Air Chief was born. Brilliant page here by @rahulsinghx . Hat tip to the page designer.

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Farewell, Fishbed!

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MIG 21 - You Served Well Fighter @IAF_MCC You will live long in the memories of military historians Jai Hind

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Reports : Pakistani F-16 pilots are said to have breathed a sigh of relief after the retirement of the ‘Falcon Slayer. /s

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#WATCH | Chandigarh: At the farewell ceremony of the MiG-21, Indian Astronaut & IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla says, "I am feeling fantastic today. I spent a considerable amount of time with the MiG-21 and cherish many fond memories of it. I'm so glad to be here today,

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Attended the Decommissioning Ceremony of IAF’s MiG-21 in Chandigarh. The legacy of the MiG-21 will live on in India’s pursuit of Aatmanirbharta in defence. The aircraft symbolises the continuity of courage, discipline and patriotism that will inspire the development of indigenous

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