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Marred by controversy, surrounded by debate & stalled by project delays - The Light Combat Aircraft or 'Tejas' has finally begun to see the light of the day. Envisioned in 1983 with an indigenous powerplant, the LCA is to replace the MiG-21s which have served well past their service ceiling. Final Operational Clearance of the LCA is expected by late 2015 & pilots have already begun training. LSP-3 seen here blasting out of the runway for another lovely display with Gp Capt Suneet Krishna at the controls.