Indian Air Force repurposes retired MiG-21 fighter jets
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The Indian Air Force is repurposing retired MiG-21 fighter jets for heritage exhibitions, public monuments, and technical training.
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- The Indian Air Force officially retired the MiG-21 fighter jet in September 2025 after sixty-two years of service.
- A few select aircraft are preserved for heritage flight exhibitions and ceremonies.
- Many other airframes are being displayed as public monuments at military establishments and air stations to inspire youth.
- Some retired units serve as instructional airframes for training ground crew and engineers in technical institutes.
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NamedIndia · MiG-21 · Indian Air Force · Sanjeev Kumar
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