"Kerala Is Such An Amazing Place, I Don't...": Kerala Tourism’s Subtle Dig At Missing F-35 Fighter Jet (Image: X/Keralatourism)
Kerala Tourism has stirred waves on social media with what many perceive as a tongue-in-cheek dig at the F-35 Lightning II, widely regarded as the most advanced fighter jet in the world.
The playful remark has nonetheless captured the attention of netizens who found the juxtaposition humorous. The now-viral post emerged after reports surfaced about an F-35 jet that went temporarily missing on June 14 during a training mission in the United States and remains grounded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.
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Seizing the moment, Kerala Tourism shared a post on social media that read, “Kerala, the destination you’ll never want to leave. Thank you, The Fauxy.”
Kerala, the destination you’ll never want to leave.
Thank you, The Fauxy.#F35 #Trivandrum #KeralaTourism pic.twitter.com/3lei66a5T2
— Kerala Tourism (@KeralaTourism) July 2, 2025
Adding to the buzz was a note that appeared on the model of the F-35 used in the tourism post, which read: “Kerala is such an amazing place. I don’t want to leave. Definitely recommend.”
It was on June 4 that a British F-35B stealth fighter jet took off from the HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier during a joint military exercise in the Atlantic.
However, the aircraft lost contact soon after and was reported missing, prompting a recovery operation. The incident gained significant international media coverage due to the high-profile nature of the aircraft, known for its advanced stealth technology.
Social media users quickly responded to the post, with several interpreting it as a witty jab at the stealth capabilities of the aircraft. Many praised the tourism board for its creativity and sense of timing.
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Comments ranged from laughter to admiration for Kerala Tourism’s continued excellence in digital engagement. Some users even suggested that the marketing team behind the campaign deserves an award for their quick wit and global awareness.
Give it Parotta and Thattukada fried chicken, it will never go back.
— Ritesh Singh (@ritz2sin) July 2, 2025
That’s a good one 😂😂😂
— Akshay 🆇 (@akshayji10) July 2, 2025
The F-35B involved in the incident is part of a broader international defence collaboration and is considered one of the most technologically advanced fighter jets in service. Its temporary disappearance raised questions about tracking systems and operational challenges during training missions.
