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"Getting Up The Boat," 1921
Title
"Getting Up The Boat," 1921.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Photo dated 1921 which shows sailors wading out to a rowboat in Pensacola Bay presumably at NAS Pensacola. The photo is described as "Getting up the boat" on the back by CAP(PA) Anton A. Wrzensinski, USN.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1921-1922_circa1921_gettinguptheboat
Format
Set of related objects
"Navy Yards and Landing Fields," Circa 1922
Title
"Navy Yards and Landing Fields," Circa 1922.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Aerial photograph of NAS Pensacola looking north taken sometime before 1923. A plane can be seen taxiing on the bay while others are parked near their ramps. The back of the photo details its title and a small archival summary.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1921-1922_circa1922_aerialNAS
Format
Set of related objects
"Special to The New York Times"
Title
"Special to The New York Times".
Author
New York Times
Abstract/Description
A clipping from the New York Times dated October 6 yet publishing date is unknown. The article details the record breaking speed runs of former Giants pitcher Lieutenant Al J. Williams, noting that at one point during his flight he lost consciousness after turning at a high speed.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-3-1923_NavalAirmanFlies259MPH_3
Format
Image (JPEG)
"Tug the Empire" After Hurricane 1926
Title
"Tug the Empire" After Hurricane 1926.
Abstract/Description
This photograph shows the Sabine Towing Company's Tug the Empire half a mile inland after the Miami Hurricane of 1926.
Date Issued
1926-09
Identifier
uwfnas_nashurricane_tugtheempire_1926
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
"Welcome to the Cradle of Naval Aviation," 1961 - 1964
Title
"Welcome to the Cradle of Naval Aviation," 1961 - 1964.
Author
U.S. Navy, Bishop Joseph Aloysius Durick, Rear Admiral Daniel F. Smith
Abstract/Description
Photo taken around 1961 - 1964 of a group of men and two women gathered around a banner which reads "Welcome to the Cradle of Naval Aviation" taken at NAS Pensacola. A Convair R4Y sits in the left of the photo while a Navy band plays in the background on the right. Men work to remove luggage from the plane and were seemingly caught by surprise in the photo. Behind the middle of the banner is Bishop Joseph Aloysius Durick, to his left is Rear Admiral Daniel F. Smith. The back of the photo...
Show morePhoto taken around 1961 - 1964 of a group of men and two women gathered around a banner which reads "Welcome to the Cradle of Naval Aviation" taken at NAS Pensacola. A Convair R4Y sits in the left of the photo while a Navy band plays in the background on the right. Men work to remove luggage from the plane and were seemingly caught by surprise in the photo. Behind the middle of the banner is Bishop Joseph Aloysius Durick, to his left is Rear Admiral Daniel F. Smith. The back of the photo holds a stamp of credit to the U.S. Navy, descriptive information of the two men, and an archival summary. The summary credits the photo to around 1961 while in pencil is a date of 1964.
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Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1960-Present_circa1961_welcomebanner
Format
Set of related objects
"Yellow Peril" 1939
Title
"Yellow Peril" 1939.
Abstract/Description
This photograph, taken in 1939, shows a Boeing-Stearman N2S "Yellow Peril" landing on Felton's Farm Field.
Date Issued
1939
Identifier
uwfnas_nassaufleyfield_flyingfield_1939
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
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)
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.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-3-1923_259MPHNewRecord
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
266 Miles An Hour, Air Speed Record, No Date
Title
266 Miles An Hour, Air Speed Record, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description
Article and corresponding table detailing the events of Lt. A. J. Williams and Harold J. Brow's competition for the highest air speed over Mitchel Field, Long Island. The table at the top of the article details number of seconds and speed each taken on each pass by both Williams and Brow during their flights. The article is a continuation of a first page article which was not present alongside this one.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_TableShowsRecords
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
266 Miles An Hour, New Air Speed Record, November 5, 1923
Title
266 Miles An Hour, New Air Speed Record, November 5, 1923.
Author
New York American
Abstract/Description
Article from the New York American detailing Lt. A. J. Williams record speed flight during the rival showcase between him and Lt. Harold J. Brow at Mitchel Field.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-5-1923_266MPHNewAirSpeedRecord
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
40,000 Watch Flyers Perform At Air Carnival, November 7, 1923
Title
40,000 Watch Flyers Perform At Air Carnival, November 7, 1923.
Author
New York Tribune
Abstract/Description
Article detailing the events of an air circus held at Mitchel Field which included an air race, stunt flying, the destruction of a blimp, and an non-timed race between Lt. Harold J. Brow and A. J. Williams for the purpose of exhibition.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-7-1923_40kWatchFlyers
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
400-Mile Speed In Air Is Foreseen, November 11, 1923
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)
AB-2 Launch from Coal Barge, April 16, 1915
Title
AB-2 Launch from Coal Barge, April 16, 1915.
Author
U.S. Navy, LTJG Patrick N. L. Bellinger
Abstract/Description
Photo of aviator Patrick Bellinger successfully launching from U.S. Navy Coal Barge No. 214 in Pensacola, Florida on April 16, 1915. The back of the photo holds an archival summary as well as an official U.S. Navy stamp of credit.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1914-1915_april1915photo_ab2launching
Format
Set of related objects
Administration Building 1934
Title
Administration Building 1934.
Abstract/Description
This photograph, taken after December 8, 1934, shows the Administration/Operations/Tower Building. N3N-1s are parked on the ramp in front.
Date Issued
1934
Identifier
uwfnas_corryfield_adminbldg_dec_8_1934
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Administration Building 1953
Title
Administration Building 1953.
Abstract/Description
A picture of the Administration building at NAS Jacksonville, 1953.
Identifier
uwfnas_adminbldg_1953
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Administration Headquarters Building 45, 1922
Title
Administration Headquarters Building 45, 1922.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Photo looking south across what would become the baseball fields at Administration Headquarters Building 45, taken circa 1922. The sailors are using wheelbarrows to move material from left to right while others rake. Despite being taken after World War 1 a small water tower or silo next to the building is still painted in camouflage.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1921-1922_circa1922_administrationHQbldg45(2)
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
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)
Admirals Celebrate 50th Anniversary of NAS Pensacola, May 1964
Title
Admirals Celebrate 50th Anniversary of NAS Pensacola, May 1964.
Author
U.S. Navy, Vice Admiral Fitzhugh Lee, Rear Admiral Daniel F. Smith
Abstract/Description
Photo of Vice Admiral Fitzhugh Lee (left) and Rear Admiral Daniel F. Smith (right) celebrating the Golden Anniversary of NAS Pensacola with an unidentified representative of North American Aviation taken sometime in May 1964. Visible on the table are models of Naval aircraft built by North American. The symbol for North American Aviation is visible on the table cloth and to the bottom right of the photo is the crest of the 50th Anniversary of NAS Pensacola. The back of the photo holds...
Show morePhoto of Vice Admiral Fitzhugh Lee (left) and Rear Admiral Daniel F. Smith (right) celebrating the Golden Anniversary of NAS Pensacola with an unidentified representative of North American Aviation taken sometime in May 1964. Visible on the table are models of Naval aircraft built by North American. The symbol for North American Aviation is visible on the table cloth and to the bottom right of the photo is the crest of the 50th Anniversary of NAS Pensacola. The back of the photo holds identifying information of the two admirals as well as a date.
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Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1960-Present_may1964_50thanniversary
Format
Set of related objects
Advanced Redoubt of Fort San Carlos De Barrancas, 1914-1918
Title
Advanced Redoubt of Fort San Carlos De Barrancas, 1914-1918.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Photographed view inside the Advance Redoubt of Fort San Carlos De Barrancas, taken sometime between 1914-1918 at the Naval Air Station Pensacola.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1918_c.a.1914-1918photo_insideadvancedredoubtarches(2)
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Aerial 1939
Title
Aerial 1939.
Abstract/Description
This aerial photograph was taken in 1939 over what was to become NAS Saufley Field by the next year.
Date Issued
1939
Identifier
uwfnas_nassaufleyfield_aerial2_1939
Format
Image (JPEG2000)

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