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259 Miles An Hour Is New Air Record, November 3, 1923
Title
259 Miles An Hour Is New Air Record, November 3, 1923.
Author
The World
Abstract/Description
Clipping from The World which notes Lieutenant Harold J. Brow's record flight speed of 259 miles an hour. This article puts a more sensationalist spin on the account of the Wright Field test flights where Brow and Lieutenant A. J. Williams repeatedly broke each other's speed records in one day.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-3-1923_259MPHNewRecord
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Air Record Set at 259 Miles an Hour, Affiliated Section, November 3, 1923
Title
Air Record Set at 259 Miles an Hour, Affiliated Section, November 3, 1923.
Author
The New York Herald
Abstract/Description
An additional section of the article "Air Record Set at 259 Miles an Hour" which was separated from the main article body for some unknown reason. The clipping details the atmosphere surrounding the Pulitzer Trophy race before being cut off. A continued section was not present alongside the materials.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-3-1923_AirRecordsSet_3
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Record-Breaking Pulitzer Racers Show Advance in Plane Design, Front and Back, October 19, 1922
Title
Record-Breaking Pulitzer Racers Show Advance in Plane Design, Front and Back, October 19, 1922.
Author
Automotive Industries
Abstract/Description
Combined scans, front and back, of a newspaper clipping regarding a air show held in Detroit in October of 1922 as well as the placements of each pilot, their airplane, and their average speed during a trophy race. Lieutenant Harold J. Brow is listed as a third-place finisher.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_10-19-1922_Record-BreakingAviator_Full
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Navy Biplane Goes 255 Miles an Hour, August 14, 1923
Title
Navy Biplane Goes 255 Miles an Hour, August 14, 1923.
Author
New York American
Abstract/Description
Newspaper clipping from the New York American detailing Lieutenant Harold J. Brow's breaking of a speed record during a qualifying flight for a St. Louis race. The paper's name and date of the article are penciled in at the bottom of the clipping.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_8-14-1923_NavyBiplane
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Pulitzer Race Planes, October 19, 1922
Title
Pulitzer Race Planes, October 19, 1922.
Author
Automotive Industries
Abstract/Description
A clipping from Automotive Industries which showcases the planes utilized in the Pulitzer Race at a Detroit air showcase. The plane labeled number 8 is a Curtiss-Navy racer which was flown by Lieutenant Harold J. Brow, standing before the plane, and placed third overall.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_10-19-1922_PulitzerRace
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Pulitzer Race Engines, October 19, 1922
Title
Pulitzer Race Engines, October 19, 1922.
Author
Automotive Industries
Abstract/Description
Magazine page from Automotive Industries which showcases photos of the various engines used in the planes which took part in the Pulitzer Trophy Race. The first engine showcased was the model used in Lieutenant Harold J. Brow's plane during the race.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_10-19-1922_PulitzerRace_2
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Defeated British Team - September 14, 1923
Title
Defeated British Team - September 14, 1923.
Author
New York Tribune
Abstract/Description
A newspaper clipping from the New York Tribune showcasing a photo of Lieutenant Harold J. Brow as well as a photo of the American and British army's polo teams. Brow is noted to have broken an air record after traveling more than four miles and a quarter per minute.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_9-14-1923_DefeatedBritishTeam
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First to Travel Four Miles a Minute, September 14, 1923
Title
First to Travel Four Miles a Minute, September 14, 1923.
Author
The New York Herald
Abstract/Description
A clipping from the New York Harold showcasing a picture of Lieutenant Harold J. Brow next to a Curtiss-Navy racer. A cropped article also appears which details a St. Louis air race as well as a Navy dirigible the ZR-1 to be tested there.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_9-14-1923_FirstToTravelFour
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More Than Four Miles a Minute, September 14, 1923
Title
More Than Four Miles a Minute, September 14, 1923.
Author
Harold J. Brow
Abstract/Description
A newspaper photo of Lieutenant Harold J. Brow standing proudly in front of his Navy-Curtiss racer with an accompanying caption detailing his record breaking speed of 244.15 miles per hour. The date of the article is printed on the side in pen.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_9-14-1923_MoreThanFour
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Curtiss PLane Flies 244 Miles An Hour, August 14, 1923
Title
Curtiss PLane Flies 244 Miles An Hour, August 14, 1923.
Author
New York Daily News
Abstract/Description
A clipping from the New York Daily News showcasing a photo of a Navy-Curtiss plane as well as an accompanying article detailing technical information of the plane and contemporary planes which were being utilized in air races at the time of publishing.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBBox3_8-14-1923_CurtissPlane
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Navy Flier Speeds To World's Record, August 14, 1923
Title
Navy Flier Speeds To World's Record, August 14, 1923.
Abstract/Description
Clipping from the New York Times continuing a front page story of Lieutenant Harold J. Brow's 244 mile an hour record flight speed. This continuing section details technical aspects of the Navy-Curtiss plane as well as some aspects of a Verville-Sperry plane. The article ends by praising the "superiority" of American pilots over foreign ones.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_8-14-1923_NavyFlierSpeedsContinued
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Navy Flier Speeds 244 Miles An Hour, August 14, 1923
Title
Navy Flier Speeds 244 Miles An Hour, August 14, 1923.
Author
New York Times
Abstract/Description
Clipping from the New York Times detailing Lieutenant Brow's 244 mile an hour record flight speed without the use of a dive, noting that he broke a record set only a few days before by Lieutenant L. H. Sanderson. The article was continued onto page four.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_8-14-1923_NavyFlierSpeeds
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No Birds Fly So Fast, September 15, 1923
Title
No Birds Fly So Fast, September 15, 1923.
Author
New York Times
Abstract/Description
Newspaper clipping of a brief article from the New York Times which notes the speed record achievement of planes at the time yet temper excitement with remarks on the dangers that accompany traveling at high speeds.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_9-15-1923_NoBirdsFly
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Plane Makers Believe Speed Limit Has Not Been Reached, September 15, 1923
Title
Plane Makers Believe Speed Limit Has Not Been Reached, September 15, 1923.
Author
The Sun and Globe
Abstract/Description
Article and accompanying photo from the Sun and Globe reporting on the notion that engineers were uncertain how fast planes would actually get after factoring in items like reduced weight and greater horsepower engines. Lieutenant Harold J. Brow is photographed before his Curtiss-Navy plane he used to break the air speed record of the day.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_9-15-1923_PlaneMakers
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Lt. H. J. Brow, U.S.N., Breaks Air Records, September 22, 1923
Title
Lt. H. J. Brow, U.S.N., Breaks Air Records, September 22, 1923.
Author
Army and Navy Journal
Abstract/Description
A clipped page from the Army and Navy Journal, the article in the middle on Lt. Harold J. Brow details his record breaking flight speed as well as Brow's opinions on using metal prop planes over one with a wooden propeller. The other articles detail news relevant to other military activities of the decade such as a new aviation class to begin in January in Pensacola, Florida.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_LT.HJ.Brow
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Air Record Set at 259 Miles an Hour, November 3, 1923
Title
Air Record Set at 259 Miles an Hour, November 3, 1923.
Author
The New York Herald
Abstract/Description
Article from the New York Herald with accompanying photo of Lieutenant Harold J. Brow detailing his record flight speed at Mitchel Field the day prior to publishing.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-3-1923_AirRecordsSet_2
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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
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Air Speed Mark Smashed Thrice In Day by Rivals, November 5, 1923
Title
Air Speed Mark Smashed Thrice In Day by Rivals, November 5, 1923.
Author
New York Tribune
Abstract/Description
Article from the New York Tribune detailing the follow up speed match between Lieutenants Harold J. Brow and A. J. Williams at Mitchell Field following Brow's record breaking flight of 259 miles an hour. The article notes that flying conditions were unfavorable until the previous Sunday and continues the article elsewhere.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-5-1923_AirSpeedMarkSmashedThrice
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Air Speed Mark Smashed Thrice In Day by Rivals, Continued, November 5, 1923
Title
Air Speed Mark Smashed Thrice In Day by Rivals, Continued, November 5, 1923.
Author
New York Tribune
Abstract/Description
Continuation of the article "Air Speed Mark Smashed Thrice In Day by Rivals" which details the average speeds of Lieutenant Harold J. Brow, 265 miles an hour, and Lieutenant A. J. Brow, 263 miles an hour, after they flew a speed course at Mitchel Field. After which Williams managed to attain a speed of 266 miles an hour.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-5-1923_AirSpeedMarkSmashedThrice_2
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Flies 274.2 Miles An Hour In Spurt, Smashing Record, November 5, 1923
Title
Flies 274.2 Miles An Hour In Spurt, Smashing Record, November 5, 1923.
Author
The New York Herald
Abstract/Description
Clipping from the New York Herald detailing the rival flights between Lt. Harold J. Brow and Lt. A. J. Williams. An adjacent article notes the dirigible Shenandoah was planned for a test flight in a days time.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-5-1923_Flies274MPH
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