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Title: Rival Flyers Break Record Thrice In Day, November 5, 1923.
Author: New York Tribune
Abstract/Description: Clipping from the New York Tribune detailing the friendly rivalry between Lt. Harold J. Brow and Lt. A. J. Williams and their speed record breaking day at Mitchel Field the previous afternoon before 2,000 spectators.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-5-1923_RivalFlyers_cmpnd
Format: Set of related objects

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)

Title: Flies 4.25 Miles a Minute in Breaking All Speed Records, August 14, 1923.
Author: New York Tribune
Abstract/Description: Tiny article reporting on Lt. Harold J. Brow's record flight speed made at Mitchel Field in his Navy Curtiss racer. The speed was noted as being recorded by electic timers.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_Flies4.25MPM
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

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
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)

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