A British F-35B stealth fighter jet, one of the world's most advanced and expensive military aircraft, was stranded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala, India, for over five weeks due to a technical malfunction.
The jet made an emergency landing on June 14 after encountering bad weather and subsequently developed a hydraulic fault, requiring specialized repairs by a UK engineering team. Its extended stay sparked a wave of memes and public interest both in India and the UK. After successful repairs and safety checks, the jet finally departed, with the UK expressing gratitude to Indian authorities for their support.
The incident highlighted logistical challenges of deploying high-tech military equipment abroad and drew attention to ongoing maintenance and operational issues with the F-35 program.
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