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 failure following an emergency landing.
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 the advanced aircraft, and Indian authorities provided significant support throughout the process. After successful repairs and payment of airport parking fees, the jet finally departed for Australia, ending its unexpected layover.
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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