MiG-21, the most-produced supersonic fighter, has been a cornerstone of the Indian Air Force for over six decades, demonstrating incredible versatility from the 1971 Dacca bombing to downing an F-16 in 2019. Despite early operational challenges and a controversial "flying coffin" nickname, its adaptability and long service have cemented its legacy as a pivotal aircraft in Indian military aviation
Mondan Bhaskaran, an unsung hero of Indian aviation, was instrumental in establishing India's indigenous MiG-21 manufacturing capability. His journey, sparked by an incident with Arjan Singh during WWII, led him to engineer India's first supersonic fighter jet factory at Nasik