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A cutting-edge British fighter jet has been stranded at an airport in India for almost three weeks, sparking curiosity and prompting questions about how such a modern aircraft could end up stuck in a foreign country. The F-35B landed at Thiruvananthapuram airport in the southern state of Kerala on 14 June after encountering bad weather during a sortie in the Indian Ocean, preventing its return to HMS Prince of Wales, the Royal Navy’s flagship carrier. Although it landed safely, a technical issue has since developed, preventing its return to the carrier.
Since its landing, engineers from HMS Prince of Wales have examined the aircraft, but have not been able to fix the problem to date. The British High Commission announced that the aircraft will be moved to the Maintenance Repair and Overhaul facility at the airport, where UK engineering teams will work on it with specialized equipment. The ultimate goal is to ensure minimal disruption to the maintenance schedule of other aircraft, and to have the F-35B back in active service following necessary repairs and safety checks.
Technicians from the UK are expected to arrive at Thiruvananthapuram airport on Saturday to address the issue with the $110m jet, which is currently being guarded by six officers from the RAF. However, the ongoing ordeal has led to humorous social media posts and memes about the stranded jet, with concerns raised about the impact on the image and credibility of the F-35Bs and the Royal Navy. Additionally, the lengthy situation has led to questions about the lack of standard operating procedures for such scenarios, highlighting potential PR challenges for the professional navy in handling unexpected incidents on foreign soil
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