Any information on my grandfather's plane, Scotch and soda? Or scotch n soda. Edward R B urke second lieutenant, pilot. 525th bomb squadron. His navigator Leonard tew was unfortunately killed next to him by flak But my grandfather still managed to land the plane with the rest of the crew. He had a few crazy stories like that to say the least, wish I picked his brain more. I did quite a bit though. I have two different tail numbers, the records might be mixed up. I would have to go back into the personal documents my family has to find out exactly which tail number but I have two, one of which is likely his correct one.

@@robstaaass = Remember I'm an 'outsider' as such, but, clearly an 8th A.F "fan" since the late 1960's Are you either Dan Stasiukiewicz, related, or know him (?) - Either way, some interesting news** I've seen a sharp image-photo' of your Grandad AND two images of his actual Boeing B.17-G Don't wanna put words in your mouth (laughs) so I'll let YOU tell me the '17's serial number (please) You Yanks (understandably) call it a 'Tail number' (BTW, so do I) - but it's "serial number" officially I've got 'the low down' on it & it's eventual fate & once you pass over those two 'serial numbers' you have, we'll see if they tally up (match) **Of course I'm assuming you already know this AND (perchance?) have already seen those 3 images ???? If not, then obviously you'll be very pleased - (I know I would be, too) Always keen to help anyone interested in the 8th Air Force , fairly local to me... If it's the correct one, then I've also got it's "Fuselage Sqdn Codes" too - (which is amazing !!) The details I have are for a B.17-G in N.M.F - We'll presume this is THE one Len Tew WAS killed in Get back to me "if" ya like, via here. Can you PLEASE give me the TWO serial numbers (tail numbers) you have please (?) = Cheers !! Thanks.

@@hawnyfox3411 Dan is my brother! He gave some info to the American air museum or something of sorts a while back. Haha love that, Here's the serial numbers I have (and yes the one with Leonard Tew was definitely his): 42-97302 OR 42-107175

@@hawnyfox3411(thank you for the info about the official serial # vs tail #) I've seen a couple images, the one of him in his bomber jacket by himself of course but was never sure of which one was his plane. I also have hard copies of "scotch n soda" but havent seen it online l don't think..any if l is greatly appreciated. I also feel honored and fortunate to have people like you who truly understand and respect such things to this day, as the mighty 8th. It's awesome