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 challenges. UK engineers were flown in to repair the hydraulic fault, and the jet finally took off after being declared airworthy. The incident highlighted the complexities and risks of deploying advanced military technology abroad, especially in countries not cleared for such tech.
Both UK and Indian authorities expressed gratitude for the cooperation during the repair and recovery process.
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