A British F-35B stealth fighter jet, one of the world's most advanced and expensive military aircraft, was stranded at Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram International Airport for over five weeks following an emergency landing due to technical issues.
The jet, which became a viral sensation and the subject of numerous memes, was grounded after developing a hydraulic fault. UK engineers were flown in to repair the aircraft, and with the support of Indian authorities, it was finally declared airworthy and departed for Australia. The incident highlighted both the logistical challenges of deploying cutting-edge military technology abroad and the strong cooperation between the UK and India.
The episode also drew attention to the high costs and maintenance complexities associated with the F-35 program.
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