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 following an emergency landing due to a hydraulic fault.
The jet, which had diverted to India because of bad weather, became a viral sensation, inspiring memes and widespread social media attention. After extensive repairs by a UK engineering team and cooperation from Indian authorities, the aircraft was declared airworthy and departed for Australia, resuming its mission. The incident highlighted both the logistical challenges of deploying high-tech military assets abroad and the unexpected costs, such as hefty airport parking fees.
The UK expressed gratitude to India for its support throughout the ordeal.
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