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Air Speed Record Smashed 3 Times In 2 Hours in Navy Flyers' Rivalry, November 5, 1923
Title
Air Speed Record Smashed 3 Times In 2 Hours in Navy Flyers' Rivalry, November 5, 1923.
Author
New York Times
Abstract/Description
Clipping from the New York Times detailing the back and forth speed records made between Lieutenants Harold J. Brow and A. J. Williams at Mitchell Field due to their friendly competition. Photos of Brow and Williams accompany the article, alongside their win and loss records, which was then continued onto page four of the Times.
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Air Speed Record Smashed 3 Times in 2 Hours in Navy Flyers' Rivalry, Continued, November 5, 1923
Title
Air Speed Record Smashed 3 Times in 2 Hours in Navy Flyers' Rivalry, Continued, November 5, 1923.
Author
New York Times
Abstract/Description
Continuation of the article "Air Speed Record Smashed 3 Times" in the New York Times which details the method in which Lieutenant A. J. Williams attained the record breaking speed which allowed him to beat Lieutenant Harold J. Brow's earlier record. Brow and Williams methods were compared alongside their personalities.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-5-1923_AirSpeedRecordSmashed_2
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Navy Flyer Climbs 5000 Feet In Minutes, November 5, 1923
Title
Navy Flyer Climbs 5000 Feet In Minutes, November 5, 1923.
Author
New York Times
Abstract/Description
Article from the New York Times detailing Lt. A. J. Williams' climb to 5,000 feet in one minute as a record climb speed during his friendly competition with Lt. Harold J. Brow at Mitchel Field alongside other stunts the duo performed for spectators.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-5-1923_NavyFlierClimbs5K
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Wins, Loses, Rewins Air Record In A Day; 266 Miles An Hour, November 5, 1923
Title
Wins, Loses, Rewins Air Record In A Day; 266 Miles An Hour, November 5, 1923.
Author
New York Times
Abstract/Description
Clipping detailing the friendly rivalry between Lt. Harold J. Brow and Lt. A. J. Williams over the world speed record in which Williams won, lost, then retook the fastest speed in one day of flying.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-5-1923_WinsLosesRewins
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Wins, Loses, Rewins Air Record In A Day, Continued, November 5, 1923
Title
Wins, Loses, Rewins Air Record In A Day, Continued, November 5, 1923.
Author
New York Times
Abstract/Description
Continued article "Wins, Loses, Rewins Air Record in a Day" which recounts Lt. A. J. Williams dramatic dive and the moments leading up to his final victory over Lt. Harold J. Brow in the days flights.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-5-1923_WinsLosesRewins_2
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Naval Airman Flies 259 Miles An Hour For World's Record, November 3, 1923
Title
Naval Airman Flies 259 Miles An Hour For World's Record, November 3, 1923.
Author
New York Times
Abstract/Description
A clipping from the New York Times originally snipped by the Argus Pressclipping Bureau which details how Lieutenant Harold J. Brow flew at 259.15 miles an hour, almost five miles a minute. Fellow pilot Lieutenant A. J. Williams, a former Giants pitcher, was noted as playfully suggesting that he would break the record soon enough.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-3-1923_NavalAirmanFlies259MPH
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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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Airmen to Match Speed Again Today, November 6, 1923
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
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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
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"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
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