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 interest, as it became an unexpected attraction in India. UK engineers were flown in to repair the hydraulic fault, and the jet has now successfully departed for Australia. The incident highlighted the logistical and security challenges of deploying advanced military technology abroad.
Both UK and Indian authorities expressed gratitude for the cooperation during the repair and recovery process.
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