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Sun sets on India’s iconic and controversial Soviet fighter jet

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Soutik BiswasIndia correspondent

AFP via Getty Images An Indian Air Force (IAF) MIG-21 takes off during a drill for Air Force Day celebrations in Kalikunda IAF airbase around 170 km west of Kolkata on September 29, 2011AFP via Getty Images

The MiG‑21 was the backbone of the Indian Air Force, once making up two-thirds of its fighter fleet

The first time he throttled the MiG‑21 to full power, soaring 20km above the Earth at twice…

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