A British F-35B stealth fighter jet, valued at over $100 million, was stranded at Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram International Airport for more than five weeks after making an emergency landing due to technical issues.
The jet's extended stay in India sparked a wave of memes and public interest, with locals and social media users closely following its status. UK engineers were flown in to repair the hydraulic fault, and after successful maintenance, the aircraft finally took off, heading towards Australia. The British High Commission expressed gratitude to Indian authorities for their support during the repair and recovery process.
The incident also highlighted the logistical and security challenges of deploying advanced military technology abroad.
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