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 social media attention, as well as logistical and financial challenges, including significant parking fees. UK engineers were flown in to repair the advanced aircraft, which was not accessible to Indian authorities due to its sensitive technology. After successful repairs and with gratitude expressed to Indian officials for their cooperation, the jet finally departed for Australia. The incident highlights the complexities and risks of deploying cutting-edge military technology overseas.
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