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Stranded UK fighter jet leaves India after triggering barrage of memes

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An RAF F-35B fighter jet, stuck for over a month in Kerala due to technical issues, finally took off after repairs by UK engineers, sparking much online humour.

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  • A UK RAF F-35 fighter jet was grounded in Kerala, India due to technical issues.
  • The jet remained at the airport for over a month before being repaired by UK engineers. 6s
  • The incident led to a surge of memes on Indian social media, including from Kerala Tourism. 12s
  • One meme showed the jet as a boathouse, highlighting the online humor. 21s
  • After repairs, the jet is heading to a UK aircraft carrier in Darwin, Australia. 26s
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