A British F-35B stealth fighter jet, valued at £80 million, was stranded at Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram International Airport for over five weeks following an emergency landing due to technical issues.
The jet's extended stay sparked a wave of memes and public fascination, as it became an unlikely local celebrity. UK engineers were flown in to repair the hydraulic fault, and Indian authorities provided support throughout the process. After successful repairs and payment of airport parking fees, the jet finally departed for Australia, ending its unexpected layover.
The incident highlighted both the logistical challenges of deploying advanced military technology abroad and the goodwill between the UK and India.
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