A British F-35B stealth fighter jet, one of the world's most advanced and expensive military aircraft, was stranded at Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram International Airport for over five weeks due to a technical fault.
The jet made an emergency landing on June 14 after encountering bad weather and subsequently developed a hydraulic issue, requiring specialized repairs by a UK engineering team. Its prolonged stay in India sparked a wave of memes and social media jokes, turning the high-tech jet into an unlikely internet sensation. After successful repairs and with support from Indian authorities, the jet finally departed for Australia, ending its unexpected layover.
The incident highlighted both the logistical challenges of deploying advanced military technology abroad and the power of online humor.
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