India, July 21 -- Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], July 21 (ANI) A British F-35B fighter jet, which was grounded in Kerala's capital city of Thiruvananthapuram since June 14 due to a hydraulic system fault is likely to fly back soon.

Latest visuals showed the British Navy aircraft, part of the UK Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. An official confirmation is awaited.

The fighter jet was on out on a routine sortie when it developed a snag and could not land on the ship. The plane reached the Thiruvananthapuram airport, which was designated as the emergency recovery airfield, and requested emergency landing permission.

The Indian Air Force provided all required support and assi...