Java and Constitution by Montague Dawson. REG129 Pictured here in 1803 outside

Pictured here in 1803 outside the city of Versailles

these three Gloster Gladiators

Commanded by Wg Cdr Terry Carkton

the Fw190s tactic was to make en-masse lightning attacks on carefully selected targets

rides the English vanguard

Java and Constitution by Montague Dawson. REG129 Pictured here in 1803 outsideDHM902. Java and Constitution by Montague Dawson. The battle between HMS Java and USS Constitution on 29th December 1812. HMS Java was captured during this action and was set ablaze by the victors 2 days after the battle, the captured ship so damaged it was deemed unworthy of being taken. Open edition print. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm)