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 security concerns given the advanced technology involved. UK engineers were flown in to repair the aircraft, and Indian authorities provided support throughout the process. The jet has now successfully departed, with the UK expressing gratitude to India for its assistance.
The incident also raised questions about the costs and risks of deploying high-tech military assets abroad.
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