Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:08am on 23 Jul 2025,Wednesday India
A British Royal Navy F‑35B stealth jet, part of HMS Prince of Wales Carrier Strike Group, made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram on June 14 due to a hydraulic fault, low fuel, and poor weather . Grounded for five weeks, the aircraft received full support from the Indian Air Force and airport staff . A 24‑member UK engineering team arrived on July 6, towed the jet into a hangar, and completed repairs and safety checks . With clearance granted around July 21, the F‑35B took off early Tuesday, concluding its unplanned stay—which generated social media buzz and memes.
