Air Chief Marshal AP Singh To Lead Flypast As Iconic MiG-21 Fighter Jet Retires From ServiceCurated By :News18.com Edited By: Oindrila MukherjeeLast Updated: September 23, 2025, 23:09 ISTTo honour its six-decade legacy, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh will fly a MiG-21 aircraft to bid it farewellChief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh aboard a MiG-21 aircraft after flying a sortie at the Nal Air Force Station in Bikaner district last month. (Image: PTI)In a rare occurrence, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh is set to lead the flypast on the final day of the MiG-21’s service, which will be observed on September 26. Recommended StoriesTo honour the aircraft’s legacy, Air Chief Marshal Singh will fly a MiG-21 aircraft to bid it farewell. It is rare for a Chief of the Air Staff to fly an aircraft during a flypast or on such an occasion. The MiG-21 aircraft saw extensive action in multiple operations, including the 1971 war with Pakistan, where it proved its combat effectiveness.