A British F-35B stealth fighter jet, valued at £80 million, was stranded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala, India, for over five weeks due to a hydraulic fault following an emergency landing.
The jet's extended stay sparked a wave of memes and public fascination, as it became an unlikely local celebrity. UK engineers were flown in to repair the advanced aircraft, and Indian authorities provided significant support throughout the process. After successful repairs and payment of airport parking fees, the jet finally departed for Australia, ending its unexpected layover.
The incident highlighted both the logistical challenges of deploying high-tech military equipment abroad and the goodwill between the UK and India.
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