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I thought the Tupolev Tu-142 was the loudest airplane in the world until I heard the Pratt & Whitney JT3D orchestra - now I can't decide, had it held any longer I was going to go deaf. 'IAF 401' from 120 Squadron 'Desert Giants' based at Nevatim Airbase, Be'er Sheva passed through BOM on its way to Perth 5 nights ago. The ensuing goosechase for its arrival & subsequent departure culminated tonight as it arrived back from Perth at 1am IST, departing back to homebase after a 3-hour pitstop.