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TopicMiG-21 Bison

Topic: MiG-21 Bison

Accidents happen, but IAF chief flying MiG-21 Bison shows leaders lead from the front

After a fatality in the IAF, all flight cadets are taken up for a sortie by their flying instructors. It puts their faith back in the aircraft.

11 down in 5 yrs, 3 in 2021, but many in IAF still swear by MiG-21s despite its ‘safety record’

The safety record of MiG-21s have once again been called into question following Friday’s crash that killed Squadron Leader Abhinav Choudhary.

IAF pilot killed as MiG-21 Bison crashes during training in Punjab’s Moga

The aircraft crashed into a field and caught fire killing pilot Squadron Leader Abhinav Choudhary. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered go ascertain the cause of the accident.

Senior IAF officer dies after MiG-21 fighter jet crashes during training mission

According to the IAF, the accident took place when the aircraft was taking off for a combat training mission in central India and a court of inquiry has been ordered.

IAF’s MiG-21 fighter jet crashes near Rajasthan’s Suratgarh, pilot ejects safely

During a training sortie in the western sector, a MiG-21 Bison aircraft experienced a major technical malfunction, the IAF said. Further details are awaited.

What would have happened if Abhinandan Varthaman was flying a Rafale, ex-IAF chief asks

Former IAF chief Air Marshal B.S. Dhanoa took a veiled dig at previous govts, saying they kept negotiating for 10 years to get the advanced multi-role jets.

A little known story about Grp Capt Harkirat Singh, who will command first Rafale squadron

Group Captain Harkirat Singh was awarded Shaurya Chakra in 2009 for his brave act that helped save his MiG 21 Bison that had developed engine complications.

How a woman officer helped IAF hit back when Pakistani jets targeted India after Balakot

The IAF plans to recommend the woman officer's name for a medal for distinguished service.

What Wing Commander Abhinandan told his wife when he called while in Pakistan’s custody

While one ISI officer punched Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman’s ribs, another walked in and made him speak to his wife, a former IAF helicopter pilot.

IAF officer told Wg Cdr Abhinandan to turn back, but he couldn’t hear her

IAF’s analysis of the 27 Feb dogfight with PAF reveals that the officer repeatedly told Abhinandan to turn back, but he couldn’t hear her due to suspected radio jamming.

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1948 need not define Gaza’s destiny. Arabs and Israelis must learn to live together

When Israelis pushed out Arabs in 1948, they didn’t think that embittered refugees would turn into a permanent threat to their new state. This was a catastrophic miscalculation.

60% increase in India’s carbon emissions by 2050, coal to remain top energy source: BP Energy Outlook

The country will account for 12 percent of global energy demand by 2050 from 7 percent in 2023, adds BP report.

ISKP & Lashkar converging under aegis of Pakistan’s ISI to take on Baloch fighters

ISKP, a sub-continental branch of the Islamic State, is said to have vowed to extend operations in Kashmir, on encouragement from Pakistan’s security establishment.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.