VIEW ALL ITEMS

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
Format: Image (JPEG)

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
Format: Image (JPEG)

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.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_8-14-1923_NavyFlierSpeedsContinued
Format: Image (JPEG)

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
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

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
Format: Image (JPEG)

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
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

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.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_LT.HJ.Brow
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

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
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

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)

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
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

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
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

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
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Lieutenant Alford J. Williams, November 5, 1923.
Author: New York American
Abstract/Description: Caption and photo from the New York American depicting Lt. A. J. Williams and Lt. Harold J. Brow in their pilot caps from their day at Mitchel Field where they dueled for the world speed record. Harold J. Brow is the bottom most image.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-5-1923_LtAlfordJWilliams
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Flies 274.2 Miles Hour In Spurt, Continued, November 5, 1923.
Author: The New York Herald
Abstract/Description: Continuation of the article "Flies 274.2 Miles An Hour In Spurt," detailing the friendly rivalry between Lt. Harold J. Brow and Lt. A. J. Williams in break each others speed records in the same day at Mitchel Field.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-5-1923_Flies274MPH_2
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Navy, To Save Pair of Air Speed Kings, Ends Test Flights, November 6, 1923.
Author: The World
Abstract/Description: Article detailing how Admiral W. A. Moffet put an end to Lt. Harold J. Brow and A. J. Williams' competition due to the belief they had both reached the peak of performance their planes could output without endangering themselves.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-6-1923_NavyEndsTestFlights
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Airmen to Match Speed Again Today, November 6, 1923.
Author: New York Times
Abstract/Description: Article detailing how Lt. Harold J. Brow and Lt. A. J. Williams planned to continue their competition for the world speed record at an air circus being held at Mitchel Field on the day of publication. The article also notes other events that were to be held at the circus.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-6-1923_AirmenToMatchToday
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: 400-Mile Speed In Air Is Foreseen, November 11, 1923.
Author: New York Times
Abstract/Description: Article detailing the beliefs of Lt. A. J. Williams and Harold J. Brow that humans would be able to withstand much higher speeds. The article notes tests done with centrifugal force on dogs to see the effects the different force would have on bodies, thought Brow's idea was that with proper training and machines people would be able to withstand such forces much more easily.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-11-1923_400MilesSpeedForeseen
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Air Circus Thrills Thousands As Brow, Williams, and Others Defy Death for Relief Society, November 7, 1923.
Author: The Evening World
Abstract/Description: Article and accompanying portraits of Lt. A. J. Williams and Harold J. Brow detailing the events at an air carnival performed at Mitchel Field which included stunt flying, an exhibition race, and parachute jumps.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-7-1923_AirCircusThrills
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

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)

Title: Radio Men's Barracks, August 1922.
Author: U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description: Official Navy photo of the interior of the radio men's barracks at NAS Pensacola taken in August 1922. The barracks are empty but shows the manner barracks were kept at this time. The title and date of the photo are etched in the bottom right.
Identifier: uwfnam_NAS_1921-1922_aug1922_radiomensbarracks(2)
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Articles (76)	+ -
NAS Pensacola (1921 -1922) (29)	+ -

Aviation History (105)	+ -
Naval History (105)	+ -
Brow, Harold J. (68)	+ -
Military History (29)	+ -
Architecture (17)	+ -

Technology (9)	+ -
Brow, Harold J (2)	+ -
Fashion (2)	+ -
Pensacola Lighthouse (2)	+ -
Warrington (2)	+ -
African American History (1)	+ -
Maritime History (1)	+ -

Gulf Coast (29)	+ -
Pensacola, Florida (29)	+ -
Miami, Florida (8)	+ -
San Diego (5)	+ -
Birmingham, AL (2)	+ -

Rhode Island (2)	+ -
Washington, D.C. (2)	+ -
Providence, Rhode Island (1)	+ -
Yorktown, Virginia (1)	+ -

uwf.digital.flvc.org

Search In

Pages

Pages

Sort Results By:

Narrow results by:

Collection

Topical Subject

Geographic Subject

Temporal Subject

Genre

Type of Resource

Language

Name

Format

Owner

1920's (105)	+ -
Early 20th Century (29)	+ -
1930's (2)	+ -

still image (104)	+ -
text (1)	+ -

Eng (100)	+ -
eng (3)	+ -