Bruce in Bangkok wrote:

Whether it was a myth or not, but it was said that all the pilots of
rotary engine powered plains in WW I suffered from diarrhoea from the
exhaust fumes and carried a bottle of brandy while flying for
therapeutic purposes.

I've read a few books on WWI aircraft, the castor and the chits was mentioned, the brandy
I thought was for a good reception if one lived being shot down.

Wes
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"Additionally as a security officer, I carry a gun to protect
government officials but my life isn't worth protecting at home
in their eyes." Dick Anthony Heller