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The last sortie: IAF chief flies MiG-21 into history

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 26 August 2025 ()
Ahead of their retirement after six decades of service, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh and other IAF officers flew MiG-21 sorties as a final farewell. ACM Singh praised the aircraft's agility but acknowledged its outdated technology and maintenance challenges. The formal farewell for the MiG-21s will be held in Chandigarh on Sept 26.
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