UPL 30365
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Lt. Alden E Smith, Hartford, CT 362nd Fighter Squadron. P-51B 43-6637 G4-K "American Girl". This a/c was reassigned to Capt. Perry when Lt. Smith finished his tour in August 1944.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
Aircraft
![A P-51 Mustang (G4-K, serial number 43-6637) nicknamed "Rubber Cheek", of the 362nd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Rubber Cheek.' On reverse: Merle Olmsted Collection [Stamp].](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-400918.jpg.webp?itok=6hqV7uuO)
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Nicknames: American Girl Rubber Check
- Unit: 357th Fighter Group 362nd Fighter Squadron
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ContributorAl_Skiff
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