Croatia was the final operator of the MiG-21 LanceR or ‘Fishbed’ in Europe before eventual retirement in December 2024. A rare open day was held to celebrate the types service and to welcome its replacement; The Dassault Rafale. Although only one MiG-21bisD flew, others could be viewed on the ground alongside the famous red and white chequered MiG-21UMD, known as ‘Kockica’.