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 failure following an emergency landing.
The incident drew widespread attention and became the subject of numerous memes and jokes online. After extensive repairs by a UK engineering team and support from Indian authorities, the jet was declared airworthy and has now departed, resuming its journey to Australia to rejoin the HMS Prince of Wales. The episode highlighted both the logistical challenges of deploying cutting-edge military technology abroad and the importance of international cooperation in such situations.
The UK expressed gratitude to India for its assistance throughout the repair and recovery process.
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