Panaji, May 12 (ANI): Replacing the ageing Sea Harriers with MiG 29K fighter aircraft, the Indian Navy 'de-inducted' them. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral R. K. Dhowan was the chief guest of the ceremony held at Goa's INS Hansa base in Vasco to bid adieu to Sea Harriers after their 33 years of service. He hailed all the pilots who flew Sea Harriers, which was considered as one of the most difficult aircraft to fly. Sea Harriers were inducted in the Indian Navy following phasing out of then obsolete Seahawks. In September 1980, the Sea Harrier Project (SHARP) was formed with select naval aviators and technical personnel for coordination of trials, testing, acceptance and training. The first Sea Harrier for the Indian Navy (IN 601) was built on December 21, 1982, the Navy said in a statement.