FRE 3135
IMAGE![A P-51 Mustang (G4-W) nicknamed "Cooter" of the 362nd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group, flown by William W. "Hank" Gruber takes off in tandem. Handwritten on reverse: 'Hank Gruber.' On reverse: Merle Olmsted Collection [Stamp].](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/wysiwyg_x2/public/freeman/media-400927.jpg.webp?itok=8g7Zcaby)
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A P-51 Mustang (G4-W) nicknamed "Cooter" of the 362nd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group, flown by William W. "Hank" Gruber takes off in tandem. Handwritten on reverse: 'Hank Gruber.' On reverse: Merle Olmsted Collection [Stamp].
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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 crashed P-51D Mustang (G4-W, serial number 44-14152) of the 362nd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group, 27 December 1944. Official caption on image: "AD-210-1-50SG) (27 Dec 44) (A/C# 414152 - P-51D) (Rest)" Handwritten caption on reverse: '27/12/44, England.' On reverse: Merle Olmsted Collection [Stamp].](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-400917.jpg.webp?itok=slZNcvoA)
- Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
- Unit: 357th Fighter Group 362nd Fighter Squadron