fighter jet retirement
Understanding Form 700: The Technical Logbook Behind the MiG-21's Historic IAF Farewell
Sep 26, 2025 10:56 pm CST
The Indian Air Force has officially decommissioned its legendary MiG-21 fighter jets after six decades of service. During the farewell ceremony at Chandigarh Air Force Base, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh symbolically handed over the aircraft's Form 700 - the comprehensive technical logbook that records maintenance history, technical issues, and component malfunctions - to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, marking the end of an era for this iconic aircraft that served in multiple conflicts from the 1971 war to the Balakot airstrike.
Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Reflects on MiG-21 Legacy as Iconic Fighter Jet Retires After 60 Years
Sep 26, 2025 03:20 pm CST
After nearly six decades of service, the iconic MiG-21 fighter jet has been retired from the Indian Air Force. Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who flew the aircraft between 2007-2017, shared his emotional connection to the legendary jet during its farewell ceremony at Chandigarh air base, where Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and military leaders gathered to honor the aircraft that shaped India's military aviation history.