A warbird like no other, says MIG-21’s longest buddy

As the Indian Air Force retires the MiG-21, Air Commodore SS Tyagi (Retd), with a world-record 4,306 hours on the aircraft, defends its legacy. He dismisses the ‘flying coffin’ label, emphasizing the MiG-21’s reliability when handled skillfully. Tyagi highlights its demanding nature, rewarding expertise and punishing carelessness.