A British F-35B stealth fighter jet, valued at over $100 million, was stranded at Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram International Airport for more than five weeks due to a hydraulic fault following an emergency landing.
The jet's extended stay sparked a wave of memes and public interest, as it became an unexpected local attraction. UK engineers were flown in to repair the advanced aircraft, and Indian authorities provided significant support throughout the process. The jet has now successfully departed for Australia, and the UK is expected to pay substantial parking fees for its time on the tarmac.
The incident highlighted both the logistical challenges of deploying high-tech military equipment abroad and the goodwill between the UK and India.
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