Chandigarh, Sep 26: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said MiG 21 is not only an aircraft or a machine but a testimony to the deep ties between India and Russia.

Singh was addressing a gathering on the occasion of the decommissioning ceremony of the Russian-origin MiG-21 at the Chandigarh Air Force Station here.

The iconic Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 fighter jets, which have been the backbone of Indian Air Force’s combat fleet for over six decades, flew for the last time in Indian skies here on Friday, bringing the curtain down on a 62-year-long journey.

The legendary MiG-21 fighter jets have been part of the IAF’s combat fleet since the 1960s.

Remembering the valour of the armed forces, Singh said the MiG 21 has a big contribution in their journey of bravery.

“We gathered here for

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