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Lieut. A. W. Gorton Wins Marine Air Trophy Race, No Date
Title
Lieut. A. W. Gorton Wins Marine Air Trophy Race, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description
Report on Lt. A. W. Gorton, navy pilot, winning the Curtiss marine flying trophy race in Detroit, Michigan after flying eight 20-mile laps at 112 mph in a TR-1 seaplane. Other pilots were rewarded for other feats while two planes underwent damage from forced landings.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_LtGortonWinsRace
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Image (JPEG2000)
Smoke Screens and parachute Drops Arranged for Mitchel Field Show, No Date
Title
Smoke Screens and parachute Drops Arranged for Mitchel Field Show, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description
Article reporting on an upcoming air show at Mitchel Field which would see top Army and Navy personnel attending alongside such events as an air race, mail transfer demonstrations, smoke screen drops, and parachute jumps.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_SmokeScreensAndParachutes
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Figures at Air Circus, No Date
Title
Figures at Air Circus, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description
Photos of Lt. Harold J. Brow (center) and A. J. Williams (bottom right) with a corresponding caption detailing their speed records over Mitchel Field.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_FiguresAtAirCircus
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
New Mark Possible Today, No Date
Title
New Mark Possible Today, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description
Article reporting Lt. Harold J. Brow's speed record of 265 mph at Mitchel Field which was by then the world's fastest speed record.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_NewMarkPossibleToday
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Denby Congratulate Speed Record Fliers, No Date
Title
Denby Congratulate Speed Record Fliers, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description
Article reporting that Lt. Harold J. Brow and A. J. Williams received congratulations from the Secretary of the Navy Denby (first name not given) via telegram for their parts in setting speed records.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_DenbyCongratulatesFliers
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Image (JPEG2000)
Predicts Six Miles A Minute, No Date
Title
Predicts Six Miles A Minute, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description
Photo of Rear Admiral William A. Moffett, Chief of Naval Aviation with a corresponding caption noting his belief that planes would be able to travel 300 to 400 miles an hour in the near future. Lt. Harold J. Brow's 274 flight speed is mentioned as the current highest flight speed.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_PredictsSixMPM
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Four-Mile-a-Minute Record Hung Up By New Navy Curtiss Racer, ND
Title
Four-Mile-a-Minute Record Hung Up By New Navy Curtiss Racer, ND.
Author
Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description
Article reporting that Lt. Harold J. Brow reached 255 miles an hour in a test flight, breaking his previous record of 244 miles an hour, due to the use of a new type of wing.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_FourMPMRecordHung
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Four Mile A Minute Air Speed Attained, No Date
Title
Four Mile A Minute Air Speed Attained, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description
Article reporting on Lt. Harold J. Brow's record speed of 244 miles an hour, setting the world speed record at the time. The New York Herald is penciled in at the bottom of the page yet no date is given to verify this is the publication source.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_FourMPMAirSpeed
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Navy Flyer Sets Speed Mark at 259-Mile Clip, November 3 1923
Title
Navy Flyer Sets Speed Mark at 259-Mile Clip, November 3 1923.
Author
Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description
A clipping from an unknown Newspaper detailing the back and forth record breaking flight speeds between Lieutenant Harold J. Brow and Lieutenant A. J. Williams over Mitchell Field before the National Aeronautic Association and International Aeronautic Association.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-3-1923_NavyFlyerSetsMark
Format
Image (JPEG)
Another Providence Record, Date Unknown
Title
Another Providence Record, Date Unknown.
Author
Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description
A small article from a Providence newspaper relating Lieutenant Harold J. Brow's record speed of 265 miles an hour and notes that the city is proud of him.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_AnotherProvidenceRecord
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Fliers Are Given Farewell Party, No Date
Title
Fliers Are Given Farewell Party, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description
Article reporting on the ending ceremonies of the Southern Air Meet. Lt. Harold J. Brow had participated but left early to attend another matter. Of note, a crowd of unruly civilians attempted to crash the dedication ceremony of the nearby airfield but the article is cut off of any additional information.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_FliersGaveParty
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Two Naval Airmen Fly Home Here For Holiday, July 4, 1921
Title
Two Naval Airmen Fly Home Here For Holiday, July 4, 1921.
Author
Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description
A clipping from an unknown publishing detailing the arrival of navy pilots Lieutenant Harold J. Brow and Thomas Durfee of Providence, Rhode Island to Yorktown, Virginia. Penciled in is the date of publication July 4, 1921.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_7-4-1921_TwoNavalAirmen
Format
Image (JPEG)
Flying 259 Miles An Hour, H. J. Brow Sets World Mark, November 3, 1923
Title
Flying 259 Miles An Hour, H. J. Brow Sets World Mark, November 3, 1923.
Author
Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description
Article from an unknown publication detailing Lieutenant Harold J. Brow's speed rivalry with Lieutenant A. J. Williams and their back and forth recorded flight speeds over Mitchel Field the previous day.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-3-1923_Flying259MPH
Format
Image (JPEG)
244.15 Miles-Per-Hour Speed Record Established, September 14, 1923
Title
244.15 Miles-Per-Hour Speed Record Established, September 14, 1923.
Author
Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description
Clipping detailing Lieutenant Harold J. Brow's 244 mile an hour record flight speed as well as discussion whether the Verville-Sperry plane would quickly outpace this record at the St. Louis air races. Brow's technical history is profiled in the latter half of the article, noting his accomplishments in both design and aviation while part of the navy.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_9-14-1923_244MPHRecord_3
Format
Image (JPEG)
Admiral Clark Here, No Date
Title
Admiral Clark Here, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description
An article describing Admiral Joseph James Clark's arrival and meeting with Commander Harold J. Brow. The article is bordered by red pen marks.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_AdmClarkHere
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Otto Grow Cartoon, No Date
Title
Otto Grow Cartoon, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication, Unknown Author
Abstract/Description
Cartoon of Otto and Shelly Grow with one of the eponymous characters wondering aloud if Lt. Harold J. Brow should have earned the name "High Brow" for his record flight speed. One is holding an umbrella for reasons unknown.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_OttoGrow
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
He may Live Through It, No Date
Title
He may Live Through It, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication, P & A
Abstract/Description
Photo of Lt. Harold J. Brow with accompanying caption detailing an upcoming trial of an NB1 seaplane which would entail his throwing the plane into a flat tailspin to test its ability to come out of such a situation. Photo taken by P&A.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_HeMayLiveThroughIt
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Providence Man Breaks Air Mark, No Date
Title
Providence Man Breaks Air Mark, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication, Associated Press
Abstract/Description
Article reporting on Lt. Harold J. Brow's establishing of the speed record of 244 mph, four miles a minute, at Mitchel Field on September 13th. The article concludes with a recounting of Brow's family and schooling history as well as his military successes. Possibly printed by the Providence News Journal.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_ProvidenceManBreaksAirMark
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Nearly Five Miles A Minute, No Date
Title
Nearly Five Miles A Minute, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication, Wide World
Abstract/Description
Photo and caption of Lt. Harold J. Brow (left) and A J. Williams (right) at Mitchel Field in their pilot gear. The caption is credited to Wide World, unknown if the publishing paper or original publisher of the photo.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_NearlyFiveMPM_2
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Speed Benumbed, Army Pilot Wins U.S. Air Classic, No Date
Title
Speed Benumbed, Army Pilot Wins U.S. Air Classic, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication, Associated Press
Abstract/Description
Article detailing the events of the Mount Clemons, Michigan air show in which Lt. R. L. Maughan using an Army-Curtiss flyer won the Pullitzer trophy race. Lt. Harold J. Brow was noted as winning third place in his Navy-Curtiss racer, averaging 193 mph. Ensign A. J. Williams is noted at the bottom of the article of having a fire extinguisher brake and knock his helmet off as he was flying
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_SpeedBenumbedPilot
Format
Image (JPEG2000)

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