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 after successful maintenance, the jet finally took off, heading towards Australia. The British High Commission expressed gratitude to Indian authorities for their support during the repair and recovery process.
The incident also highlighted the logistical and security challenges of deploying cutting-edge military technology overseas.
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