A British F-35B stealth fighter jet, one of the world's most advanced and expensive military aircraft, was stranded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala, India, for over five weeks due to a hydraulic fault following an emergency landing.
The incident drew widespread attention online, inspiring a wave of memes and jokes about the jet's extended stay. UK engineers were flown in to repair the aircraft, and after extensive maintenance and safety checks, the jet finally departed, resuming its journey to Australia. The episode highlighted both the logistical challenges of deploying high-tech military hardware abroad and the diplomatic cooperation between the UK and India.
The UK expressed gratitude to Indian authorities for their support throughout the repair process.
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