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 due to a hydraulic failure following an emergency landing.
The jet's extended stay sparked a wave of memes and social media attention in both India and the UK. After repairs by a team of UK engineers and with support from Indian authorities, the jet was declared airworthy and has now departed for Australia to rejoin its carrier group. The incident highlighted both the logistical challenges of deploying advanced military technology abroad and the unexpected cultural impact such events can have.
The UK expressed gratitude to India for its assistance during the jet's stay.
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