A British Royal Navy F-35B Lightning fighter jet made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala.
The jet, worth over USD 110 million, is part of the UK's advanced stealth fleet and is awaiting repairs after developing a technical fault.
Kerala Tourism seized the opportunity and created marketing material featuring the jet against a Kerala backdrop, sparking online buzz and humor.
Despite its military origin, the stranded F-35B jet has unexpectedly become a tourism attraction, with users creatively reimagining its stay in Kerala.