MiG-21 Bisons fly for the last time over Rajasthans Barmer, IAF No 4 Squadron to get Sukhoi-30MKIs
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.
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.
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)
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