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Backbone of combat fleet, MiG-21 fighter jets set to retire from IAF on Sep 26

Chandigarh, Sep 24 (PTI) The legendary Russian-origin MiG-21 fighter jets, which have been the backbone of Indian Air Force's combat fleet for over six decades, are finally set to retire from the IAF ...
Fox 5 San Diego

India retires MiG-21 fighters after six decades as air force stretches to improve fleet

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW DELHI (AP) — India retired its last ...
The National Interest

F-22s Flew Alongside Russian MiG-21 and MiG-29 Jets in Rare Formation

With its top speed, armament power, stealth, and maneuverability, the F-22 remains one of the world’s best fighters. To commemorate the passing of Col Gail Peck (ret.), the former commander of the ...
Flightglobal

Romanian MiG-21 crash followed by SA330 search and rescue helicopter loss

Romania’s air force suffered two fatal accidents on 2 March, in separate crashes which killed eight military personnel. Romania’s air force suffered two fatal accidents on 2 March, in separate crashes ...
The National Interest

Russia’s MiG-21 Fishbed Fighter Has a Chance to Fly for 70 Years

A few designs stand the test of time. The B-52 Stratofortress first flew in 1952, yet remains in service today. New C-130 cargo aircraft continue to roll off the production line, based on a design ...