A British F-35B stealth fighter jet, valued at around £80 million, was stranded at Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram International Airport for over five weeks after making an emergency landing due to technical issues.
The jet's extended stay sparked a wave of memes and social media attention, turning it into an unlikely internet sensation. UK engineers were flown in to repair the hydraulic fault, and the jet finally departed for Australia after being declared airworthy. The incident highlighted the logistical and diplomatic challenges of deploying advanced military technology abroad, as well as the costs incurred for parking and repairs.
Both UK and Indian authorities expressed gratitude for the cooperation during the jet's unexpected layover.
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