This Sunday's Air Force Day Parade Will Be The Last For MiG-21 Jets: Officer
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Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said MiG-21 will be phased out by 2025.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to showcase its might on Air Force Day, which is celebrated on October 8 every year. #91stAnniversarypic.twitter.com/KYWbIiMAnB
Ahead of the celebrations, the IAF, on Tuesday, released a video showcasing 120 fighters, transport aircraft, and helicopters operating from 10 airbases. The MiG-21 fighter jet, that have been part of the Indian Air Force for over 60 years will make their last appearance at the 91st Air Force Day parade. Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said MiG-21 will be phased out by 2025.
The video also showed the IAF's newly acquired C-295 transport aircraft, which will be pressed into service for the Air Force Day parade for the first time.
