1/48 Academy Indian Air Force MIG 21MF 7th Fighter Squadron
Happy Labor Day to all private and public sector workers, Holiday time is quality time to me take some rest due to workload in working day. Today post is about new scaled model kit from my buddy modeler Razman Rahmad from Tangkak, Johor. His interest and knowledge in soviet warfare during Cold War has attract me to get some collection cold war era from him. Another Mig21 Fishbed has been landed in Kuching Hometown. Indian Air Force Mig21MF customized from Academy Brand Mig 21MF Fishbed
In 1961, the Indian Air Force (IAF) opted to purchase the MiG-21 over several other Western competitors. As part of the deal, the Soviet Union offered India full transfer of technology and rights for local assembly. In 1964, the MiG-21 became the first supersonic fighter jet to enter service with the IAF. Due to limited induction numbers and lack of pilot training, the IAF MiG-21 played a limited role in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. However, the IAF gained valuable experience while operating the MiG-21 for defensive sorties during the war. The positive feedback from IAF pilots during the 1965 war prompted India to place more orders for the fighter jet and also invest heavily in building the MiG-21's maintenance infrastructure and pilot training programs.
Since 1963, India has introduced more than 1,200 MiG planes into its air force. As of August 2013, at least 252 MiG-21s are known to be in operation. However, the plane has been plagued by safety problems. Since 1970 more than 170 Indian pilots and 40 civilians have been killed in MiG-21 accidents. At least 14 MiG-21s had crashed between 2010 and 2013.
On December 11, 2013, India’s second generation supersonic jet fighter, MIG-21 FL was decommissioned after being in service for 50 years.
2nos MIG21 Fishbed in Inventory nowdays :D
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