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The Indian Air Force is set to retire its Srinagar-based MiG-21 squadron 'Sword Arms' that Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was a part of when he had downed an F-16 combat aircraft of Pakistan a day after the Balakot strike in February 2019, sources said on Monday.
'Sword Arms' is one of its four remaining squadrons of ageing MiG-21 fighter jets.
The No. 51 Squadron is to be retired by the end of September, "as per the plan", the defence sources said.
The remaining three squadrons of MiG-21 will be phased out by 2025, they said.
IAF fighter jets had bombed a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist training camp in Balakot on February 26, 2019, nearly two weeks after the Pulwama terror attack. Pakistan had retaliated on February 27 by attempting to target Indian military installations.
Varthaman (now Group Captain) had taken to the skies to thwart an aerial attack launched by adversaries and engaged in a dogfight with Pakistani jets during aerial combat.
Before his MiG-21 Bison jet was shot down, Varthaman had downed the F-16 fighter of Pakistan. He was conferred the Vir Chakra, India's third-highest wartime gallantry medal, on the Independence Day in 2019.
The MiG-21 jets were inducted into IAF over four decades ago and many of these planes were lost in crashes.
Though the Soviet-era Russian fighter jets have also been in news in the last several years for multiple crashes causing death of pilots, the sources said "when an IAF aircraft is air-borne, it means it is fully serviceable".
"Ageing is a factor, but we read reports that even a modern aircraft can crash. A crash can happen due to multiple factors, including weather," a source said.
And, the retiring Srinagar-based No. 51 squadron, also known as 'Sword Arms', is "happening as per the plan", he said, adding that the old fleet were in operation also as new ones were awaited.
The No. 51 Squadron or 'Sword Arms' is one of the decorated squadrons of the IAF, and it participated during Op Safed Sagar (Kargil conflict) in 1999.
"It was conferred with one Vayu Sena Medal and three Mention-in-Dispatches for its effective contribution. During Operation Parakram, the Squadron was tasked with the Air Defence Of Kashmir Valley," according to Bharat Rakshak website.
It was raised at Chandigarh in 1985. The crest of the squadron portrays a pair of muscular arms firmly clasping a sword, depicting the motto "Vijaya Prakrama" which means 'Valour for Victory', it said.
For its meritorious and glorious service to the nation, since its inception, the squadron was awarded the President's Standards in 2018, the website says.

IAF set to retire Abhinandan Varthaman’s MiG-21 squadron

The MiG-21 jets were inducted into IAF over four decades ago and many of these planes were lost in crashes.

The Indian Air Force is set to retire its Srinagar-based MiG-21 squadron 'Sword Arms' that Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was a part of when he had downed an F-16 combat aircraft of Pakistan a day after the Balakot strike in February 2019, sources said on Monday.
'Sword Arms' is one of its four remaining squadrons of ageing <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/explained-why-is-the-mig-21-called-a-flying-coffin-1659158859735">MiG-21 </a>fighter jets.
The No. 51 Squadron is to be retired by the end of September, "as per the plan", the defence sources said.
The remaining three squadrons of MiG-21 will be phased out by 2025, they said.
IAF fighter jets had bombed a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist training camp in Balakot on February 26, 2019, nearly two weeks after the Pulwama terror attack. Pakistan had retaliated on February 27 by attempting to target Indian military installations.
Varthaman (now Group Captain) had taken to the skies to thwart an aerial attack launched by adversaries and engaged in a dogfight with Pakistani jets during aerial combat.
Before his MiG-21 Bison jet was shot down, Varthaman had downed the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/india-s-1-lakh-crore-question-comparison-of-f-21-gripen-su-35-typhoon-for-fighter-jet-deal-1656681068700">F-16 fighter</a> of Pakistan. He was conferred the Vir Chakra, India's third-highest wartime gallantry medal, on the Independence Day in 2019.
The MiG-21 jets were inducted into <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/iaf-chief-and-his-son-fly-rafale-fighter-jet-during-combat-training-mission-1662726961160">IAF </a>over four decades ago and many of these planes were lost in crashes.
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Though the Soviet-era Russian fighter jets have also been in news in the last several years for multiple crashes causing death of pilots, the sources said "when an IAF aircraft is air-borne, it means it is fully serviceable".
"Ageing is a factor, but we read reports that even a modern aircraft can crash. A crash can happen due to multiple factors, including weather," a source said.
And, the retiring Srinagar-based No. 51 squadron, also known as 'Sword Arms', is "happening as per the plan", he said, adding that the old fleet were in operation also as new ones were awaited.
The No. 51 Squadron or 'Sword Arms' is one of the decorated squadrons of the IAF, and it participated during Op Safed Sagar (Kargil conflict) in 1999.
"It was conferred with one Vayu Sena Medal and three Mention-in-Dispatches for its effective contribution. During Operation Parakram, the Squadron was tasked with the Air Defence Of Kashmir Valley," according to Bharat Rakshak website.
It was raised at Chandigarh in 1985. The crest of the squadron portrays a pair of muscular arms firmly clasping a sword, depicting the motto "Vijaya Prakrama" which means 'Valour for Victory', it said.
For its meritorious and glorious service to the nation, since its inception, the squadron was awarded the President's Standards in 2018, the website says.
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Abhinandan Varthaman, Group Captain in the Indian Air Force was awarded the Vir Chakra on Monday from President Ram Nath Kovind for shooting down a Pakistani F-16 fighter aircraft in February 2019.
The 38-year-old Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot was captured by the Pakistani Army on February 27 after his MiG-21 Bison jet was shot down in a dogfight with Pakistani jets during aerial combat. 
Abhinandan was a Wing Commander back then.
Before his jet was hit, Abhinandan downed an F-16 fighter of Pakistan. He was released on the night of March 1 by Pakistan.
In the early hours of February 26, 2019, the IAF jets bombed the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror camps in Balakot in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of Pakistan and avenged the Pulwama terrorist attack that claimed the lives of 40 CRPF personnel.
 

Vir Chakra for IAF's Abhinandan Varthaman who shot down Pakistan's F-16 jet  

Vir Chakra for IAF's Abhinandan Varthaman who shot down Pakistan's F-16 jet  in 2019

Abhinandan Varthaman awarded Vir Chakra by President Ram Nath Kovind 

Indian Air Force&nbsp; Group Captain&nbsp;Abhinandan&nbsp;Varthaman&nbsp;was awarded the Vir&nbsp;Chakra&nbsp;on Monday by President Ram Nath&nbsp;Kovind&nbsp;for shooting down a Pakistani F-16 fighter aircraft in February 2019.
The 38-year-old IAF&nbsp;pilot was captured by the Pakistani Army on February 27 after his MiG-21 Bison jet was shot down in a dogfight with Pakistani jets during aerial combat.&nbsp;
Abhinandan was a Wing Commander back then.
Before his jet was hit, Abhinandan downed an F-16 fighter of Pakistan Air Force. He was released by Pakistan three days later on the night of March 1.

IAF&nbsp;Group Captain Abhinandan&nbsp;Varthaman&nbsp;was awarded the Vir&nbsp;Chakra&nbsp;by President Ram Nath&nbsp;Kovind&nbsp;on Monday&nbsp;

Indian Air Force&nbsp; Group Captain&nbsp;Abhinandan&nbsp;Varthaman&nbsp;was awarded the Vir&nbsp;Chakra&nbsp;on Monday by President Ram Nath&nbsp;Kovind&nbsp;for shooting down a Pakistani F-16 fighter aircraft in February 2019.
The 38-year-old IAF&nbsp;pilot was captured by the Pakistani Army on February 27 after his MiG-21 Bison jet was shot down in a dogfight with Pakistani jets during aerial combat.&nbsp;
Abhinandan was a Wing Commander back then.
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Before his jet was hit, Abhinandan downed an F-16 fighter of Pakistan Air Force. He was released by Pakistan three days later on the night of March 1.
In the early hours of February 26, 2019, the IAF jets bombed the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror camps in Balakot in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of Pakistan and avenged the Pulwama terrorist attack that claimed the lives of 40 CRPF personnel.

88th Indian Air Force Day: Acts Of Bravery

1971 WAR In December 1971, Pakistan launched airstrikes on India amidst independence movement and West Pakistan&rsquo;s genocide in Bangladesh (then East Pak) - war declared afterwards. IAF played key role in assisting army on both Western and Eastern fronts of war. Destroyed more than 20 tanks on the Western end alone.
Reportedly destroyed 94 Pakistan Air Force (PAF) aircrafts in the war which ended in 13 days (3 to 16 December). Also aided through raids on industries. Raid on Attock Oil Refinery most notable as it caused &ldquo;extensive damage&rdquo; to Pakistan&rsquo;s oil supply.
KARGIL WAR IAF launched Operation &lsquo;Safed Sagar&rsquo; during the 1999 Kargil war - played key role in delivering victory for India. The IAF aided in demolishing Pakistani ground structures at high altitudes in Kargil. Flew 10-11 strike missions per day.
Demolished several defence complexes in Batalik sub-sector - one of the most important strategic locations in the war Notably destroyed Pakistani camps around. Tiger Hill located at 5,307 m altitude - allowed Army to capture the strategically vital point.
BALAKOT AIRSTRIKES Most recent example is the Balakot airstrikes of 2019. Done after 40 CRPF personnel were killed in suicide bombing in Pulwama - Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) took responsibility. 26 February, 2019: IAF launched airstrikes at JeM camp in Balakot (Pakistan).
12 Mirage-2000 fighter jets were used to drop bombs weighing 1,000 kg - caused &ldquo;complete destruction&rdquo; of terrorist camps. Pakistan Air Force jets reportedly tried to chase after the IAF jets on their way back, but could not touch the Indian planes.
 BIJU PATNAIK AND THE TOP SECRET INDONESIAN MISSION Former Odisha CM Biju Patnaik, father of current Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, was an IAF pilot - later founded the Kalinga airlines which merged into Indian Airlines in 1953. Indonesia gained independence in 1945 from Netherlands. However, Netherlands invaded again in 1947. On PM Nehru&rsquo;s request, Biju and his wife Gyana Devi flew one of their planes to Indonesia in July 1947 amidst Dutch threat of attacking the planes. Ferried back Indonesian PM Sutan Sjahrir and Vice President Mohammad Hatta to India. Sjahrir and Hatta were key in drawing World pressure on the Dutch who eventually withdrew from Indonesia.
DID YOU KNOW?
Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, an IAF fighter pilot was conferred the Vir Chakra Gallantry award in August 2019. During the 2019 India&ndash;Pakistan standoff, he was held captive in Pakistan for 60 hours, after his aircraft was shot down in an aerial dogfight, and later released.

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