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 sparked a wave of memes and public fascination, as it became an unlikely local celebrity. UK engineers were flown in to repair a hydraulic fault, and the aircraft has now successfully departed for Australia. The incident highlighted the logistical and diplomatic challenges of deploying advanced military technology abroad, as well as the unexpected costs, such as airport parking fees. Both UK and Indian authorities expressed gratitude for the cooperation during the jet's repair and recovery.
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