![](https://www.historynet.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Curtiss-P-40-Caldwell.jpg)
Despite being outclassed by Luftwaffe fighters, rugged P-40s still brought their pilots home like RAF ace Clive Caldwell shown here in front of his damaged fighter. Notice the very flat tire on the right. (Historynet Archives)
Despite being outclassed by Luftwaffe fighters, rugged P-40s still brought their pilots home like RAF ace Clive Caldwell shown here in front of his damaged fighter. Notice the very flat tire on the right. (Historynet Archives)