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 in India sparked a wave of memes and social media attention, turning it into an unlikely internet sensation. UK engineers were flown in to repair the advanced aircraft, and after successful maintenance, the jet finally took off, heading towards Australia to rejoin its carrier group. The UK expressed gratitude to Indian authorities for their cooperation during the repair and recovery process.
The incident also highlighted the logistical and security challenges of deploying cutting-edge military technology abroad.
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