"D.Hass" wrote in message
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Does anyone know why pilots always preferred Beeman's pepsin gum back
in the old days. I have seen it prominently referenced in The Rockeeer
and The Right Stufff movies.

Beeman's was originally marketed as a cure for heartburn, perhaps it was
preferred by aviators because of its stomach settling properties.

I think it was to cover up alcohol breath or a superstition.

Clove gum was favored to cover up alcohol breath, they both date from the
same era.
john