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 after making an emergency landing due to technical issues.
The jet's extended stay sparked a wave of memes and public fascination in both India and the UK. UK engineers were flown in to repair a hydraulic fault, and the aircraft finally departed for Australia after being declared airworthy. The British High Commission expressed gratitude to Indian authorities for their support during the repair and recovery process.
The incident also raised questions about the risks of deploying advanced military technology overseas and the logistical costs, including significant airport parking fees.
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