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IAF MiG-21s decommissioned
62 years later….
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Decommissioning Ceremony of IAF MiG–21s
Legacy of the MiG–21
Man with most flying hours on the MiG–21
MiG–21 Fishbed: Bedrock of Indian defence
Hybrid drone conversion plan for the MiG–21 Bison?
IAF’s No. 8 Squadron at Iniochos 2025
Visit to IAF’s No. 77 Sqn
Visit to IAF’s No. 129 Helicopter Unit
MiG–23MF with the IAF
6th Generation fighter jets
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Decommissioning Ceremony of the Indian Air Force MiG–21
Photos by Rishav Gupta
Photos by Samarth Mahajan
Legacy of the MiG-21
Man with most flying hours on the MiG–21 wants one last sortie as it flies into the sunset
From warhorse to legend: MiG–21 to bow out after 62 years in Indian skies
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Interview with IAF’s No. 77 Sqn
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