A British F-35B stealth fighter jet, valued at over $100 million, was stranded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala, India, for more than five weeks due to a hydraulic fault following an emergency landing.
The jet's extended stay became a viral sensation, inspiring a wave of memes and jokes online. After repairs by a UK engineering team and support from Indian authorities, the aircraft was declared airworthy and departed for Australia, resuming its original mission. The UK expressed gratitude to India for its assistance during the ordeal, which also highlighted the logistical and diplomatic challenges of deploying advanced military technology abroad.
The incident drew attention to the operational complexities and costs associated with maintaining high-tech fighter jets overseas.
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