In brief
A British F-35B fighter jet has become an unexpected attraction in Kerala, India, after it was grounded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport for several weeks. The high-tech military aircraft had been diverted to the airport due to adverse weather during a flight from the H.M.S. Prince of Wales and subsequently faced an engine issue upon landing. While British engineers work to troubleshoot the mechanical failures, the jet's presence has captured the imagination of locals and the tourism agency, which has humorously posted a fictitious five-star review from the immobile aircraft, enjoying the beauty of Kerala. The British High Commission has also confirmed efforts are underway to retrieve the stranded aircraft, estimated to be worth over $100 million.
