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266 Miles An Hour, New Air Speed Record, November 5, 1923.
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New York American
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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.
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Wins, Loses, Rewins Air Record In A Day, Continued, November 5, 1923.
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New York Times
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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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40,000 Watch Flyers Perform At Air Carnival, November 7, 1923.
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New York Tribune
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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.
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Speed Kings of the Air Exchange Congratulations, November 18, 1923.
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The Providence Journal
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Photo and caption of Lt. Harold J. Brow and Lt. A. J. Williams shaking hands, location unknown.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-18-1923_SpeedKingsExchangeCongrats
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Flier, In Flames, Rides To Victory In 50-Mile Race, May 25, 1924.
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Birmingham News
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Article of Captain A. H. Page, Navy pilot of Pensacola, successfully finishing his 50-mile race after his plane caught fire and landing after successfully dousing the flames in the air.
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Entries in Curtiss Trophy Race, March 8, 1924.
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The Miami Herald
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Photo and caption of Navy pilots entering the Curtiss Marine Trophy race alongside a mechanic from Paterson, New Jersey. Photographed by the Miami Herald.
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World Fliers Get Away From Boston Promptly On Time, September 8, 1924.
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The Providence Journal
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Article detailing a flight from Boston to New York on route to Seattle to finish an international trip. Lt. Harold J. Brow was noted as flying an escort alongside two bombers as final participation by the Navy in the world trip.
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Winner of Pulitzer Air Race and Closest Contenders, October 7, 1923.
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The Sunday Star
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Photos of the winner and runner ups of the Pulitzer Air Race as reported in The Sunday Star. Lieutenant Harold J. Brow is the first on the left, listed as placing second overall.
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Flying Ace of Navy Arrives, July 1, 1924.
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Unknown Publication
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Small article of Lt. Harold J. Brow's arrival to McCook Field to test a new plane developed by Boeing.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_7-1-1924_FlyingAceArrives
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Miami Beach Takes Holiday To See Air and Boat Races, March 8, 1924.
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The Miami Herald, Beulah Whitney
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Article detailing the some of the events of the regatta held in Miami, Florida which included air and boat races. The photo in the center showcases Mr. and Mrs. George E. King, a retail magnate, who was attending the event.
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Lakeh'st DA Will Meet march 11th, March 2, 1960.
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Unknown Publication
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Small clipping detailing that the Lakehurst Naval Air station Development Association would conduct their first annual meeting in a school auditorium to promote the local air station.
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uwfnam_HJBBox3_3-2-1960_LakehstDAWillMeet
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266 Miles An Hour, Air Speed Record, No Date.
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Unknown Publication
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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.
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Speed Kings of Air Are Lauded By Denby, No Date.
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Unknown Publication
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Article reporting on Secretary of the Navy Denby, first name not given, sending telegrams of congratulations to Lt. Harold J. Brow and A. J. Williams for their record flight speeds recorded at Mitchel Field.
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Congratulate Each Other, No Date.
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Unknown Publication
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Newspaper photo of Lt. A. J. Williams (left) and H. J. Brow (right) in their pilot gear shaking hands after their speed tests over Mitchel Field, New York.
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Four Miles A Minute, No Date.
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Unknown Publication
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Article published presumably in Providence recounting Lt. Harold J. Brow's record flight speed of 244 miles an hour. The publication notes that Providence, the city, was proud that it helped produce a person who achieved such a record.
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Lieutenant Brow Will Try To Recapture Record at Michel Field, No Date.
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Unknown Publication
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Article reporting the events which led to Lt. A. J. Williams attaining the world flight speed record at an air race at Mitchel Field, New York. The article cuts off as it begins to report on Lt. Harold J. Brow's response to the days events.
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R. I. Officers To Fly For Navy In Detroit Air Race, No Date.
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Unknown Publication, Ashmun Brown, Washington Bureau, Evening Bulletin
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Report from the Evening Bulletin published in an unknown paper describing Lt. Harold J. Brow and A. W. Gorton as officers from Providence and Pawtuxet, Rhode Island who would be joining nine other navy pilots to participate in a Detroit air race. A penned note along the left side mentions when the original clipper took the article from the paper it was published in.
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Speed Benumbed, Army Pilot Wins, Continued, No Date.
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Unknown Publication, Associated Press
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Continuation of the article on the Mt. Clemons, Michigan air show detailing the services of some of the pilots. Lt. Harold J. Brow is noted as a native of Providence and his family, schooling, and military successes are listed at the end of the article. Presumably this may be published by the Providence Journal.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_SpeedBenumbedPilot_2
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Figures at Air Circus, No Date.
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Unknown Publication
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Photos of Lt. Harold J. Brow (center) and A. J. Williams (bottom right) with a corresponding caption detailing their speed records over Mitchel Field.
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New Mark Possible Today, No Date.
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Unknown Publication
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Article reporting Lt. Harold J. Brow's speed record of 265 mph at Mitchel Field which was by then the world's fastest speed record.
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