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Old December 26th 06, 11:01 PM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.aviation
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"Russell" wrote in message
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a fine mist over every thing including the bowels. Many a Camel pilot knew
the runs lol


It's true. A 90 minute flight in a Camel (or another aeroplane with a
rotary engine) meant ingesting over a tablespoon of castor oil. Apparently
blackberry juice was sometimes used to counteract the laxative effect. I
don't know if it worked, and I've no intention of trying it to find out.



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