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Visitors climb aboard of a MIG-21 Lancer displayed for the audience during ceremonies organized by the Romanian Minister of Defence at “Air Base 86 Borcea” in Borcea, Romania on May 15, 2023. Romania on May 15, 2023 officially retired its fleet of MiG-21s – a heritage from the Soviet era – as the NATO member and Ukraine neighbour is aiming to modernise its armed forces. Romania now uses a squadron of 17 F-16 fighter jets bought recently from Portugal, and signed a contract with Norway in November to buy 32 additional used F-16s. (Photo by Daniel Mihailescu/AFP Photo)
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