A British F-35B stealth fighter jet, valued at £80 million, was stranded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala, India, for over five weeks due to a hydraulic fault following an emergency landing.
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 advanced aircraft, and the British High Commission expressed gratitude to Indian authorities for their support. The jet finally took off for Australia after successful repairs, ending its unexpected layover and accruing significant parking fees.
The incident highlighted both the operational challenges of deploying high-tech military equipment abroad and the lighter side of international mishaps.
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