The British F-35B fighter jet, which became a source of humor during its over five-week ordeal in India, has finally taken off for Darwin, Australia, following necessary repairs.
**British F-35B Fighter Jet Survives Memes, Finally Leaves India After Repairs**
**British F-35B Fighter Jet Survives Memes, Finally Leaves India After Repairs**
A UK fighter jet, stranded in India and meme-famed, departs after a prolonged stay due to technical issues.
A British F-35B fighter jet, known for its advanced stealth capabilities, has departed from Thiruvananthapuram airport in India after being stranded for over five weeks due to technical failures. The aircraft initially landed on June 14 after encountering bad weather during a mission over the Indian Ocean before developing further complications.
The UK High Commission announced its departure, stating that a specialized team of engineers, dispatched on July 6, had completed all the necessary repairs and safety inspections. This allowed the fighter jet, which is part of the fleet belonging to HMS Prince of Wales, to resume its journey, most likely towards ongoing naval exercises off Australia’s coast.
The prolonged presence of the F-35B on Indian soil raised eyebrows and led to numerous jokes and memes circulating on social media. In particular, the aircraft's image was humorously depicted as “the lonely F-35B,” struggling to leave amid the monsoon rains of Kerala. Some suggested it could be sold online for a bargain price, while others claimed it deserved to be granted Indian citizenship for its extended stay.
The situation drew attention not only for its comedic element but also as a serious inquiry into the capabilities of modern military technology. As speculation grew about the possibility of dismantling the aircraft for transport, the swift resolution came as welcomed news.
In a light-hearted twist, the Kerala government's tourism department even joined the banter, sharing posts that humorously implied the jet had found a temporary paradise in the state, jokingly referring to it as a visitor who didn’t want to leave. As the F-35B resumed its journey, social media users bid it farewell, celebrating its ‘holiday’ in the lush region often called “God's Own Country.”
