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 following an emergency landing.
The jet's extended stay sparked a wave of memes and public fascination, as well as logistical and diplomatic efforts to repair and return it to service. UK engineers were flown in to fix the hydraulic issue, and the jet has now successfully departed India, heading towards Australia. The incident highlighted both the operational challenges of deploying high-tech military hardware abroad and the cooperation between Indian and British authorities.
The UK expressed gratitude for India's support during the repair and recovery process.
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