An RAF F-35B fighter jet, which had been stuck at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala for over a month due to technical issues, finally took off after being repaired by a team of UK engineers. The jet, one of the world’s most advanced stealth fighter jets, had hydraulic issues and problems with its auxiliary power unit (APU), which were eventually fixed, according to an airport official. The jet will fly to a UK aircraft carrier in Australia’s Darwin. The jet was on a regular sortie in the Arabian Sea in June when it ran into bad weather and could not return to HMS Prince of Wales, the Royal Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier. The UK High Commission spokesperson said that the UK remains grateful for the support and collaboration of Indian authorities and airport teams throughout the repair and recovery process. The stranded US-made military jet triggered a slew of memes, especially in India, with some showing the plane enjoying snacks with locals and others converting it into a boat house.
A UK F-35 fighter jet, which has been stranded in India, has reportedly left the country after triggering a surge of memes. Thuy #654
