From 1971 To Balakot: MiG-21 Ends 62 Years Of Glorious Service

On a poignant Friday morning in Chandigarh, the legendary MiG-21 flew for the very last time, bowing out after 62 years of unmatched service. From the 1971 war to Kargil and Balakot, the MiG-21 stood tall whenever the nation called. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called it a “living legend,” while the Air Chief himself paid tribute with a final flight. With thunder in its wings, water cannon salutes, and heavy hearts on the ground, India said goodbye not just to a machine, but to an era of valor.