Flyers and Beeman's Gum

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July 11th 03, 04:23 PM

D.Hass

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Flyers and Beeman's Gum

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.

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

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