A British F-35B stealth fighter jet, valued at £80 million, was stranded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala, India, for over five weeks after an emergency landing due to technical issues.
The jet's extended stay sparked a wave of memes and social media attention, as well as curiosity about the costs and logistics of parking such advanced military hardware abroad. UK engineers were flown in to repair the hydraulic fault, and Indian authorities provided support throughout the process. After successful repairs and clearance, the jet finally departed for Australia, ending its unexpected layover.
The incident highlighted both the complexities of deploying cutting-edge military technology overseas and the lighter side of international cooperation.
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