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 social media jokes, as well as curiosity about the costs and logistics of parking such an advanced aircraft abroad. UK engineers were flown in to repair a hydraulic fault, and after successful maintenance and collaboration with Indian authorities, the jet finally departed for Australia. The incident highlighted both the complexities of deploying cutting-edge military technology overseas and the unexpected diplomatic and cultural moments that can arise.
The UK expressed gratitude to India for its support during the repair and recovery process.
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