A British F-35B stealth fighter jet, valued at £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, as well as logistical and diplomatic efforts between the UK and India. UK engineers were flown in to repair the hydraulic fault, and the jet was finally declared airworthy and departed for Australia. The incident highlighted the challenges of deploying advanced military technology abroad, including security concerns and unexpected costs such as airport parking fees.
Both UK and Indian authorities expressed gratitude for the cooperation during the repair and recovery process.
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