Current Search: Brow, Harold J. -- Aviation History -- Naval History -- 1920's (x)
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244.15 Miles-Per-Hour Speed Record Established, September 14, 1923.
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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.
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Navy Calls Halt At Flight of 4.6 Miles Per Minute.
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Report that Rear Admiral W. A. Moffett, Chief of the Bureau of Naval Aeronautics, ordered that all speed races would be put on hold due to the belief of his Technical Staff that the navy planes utilized in the contests had reached their physical limits at that time. The continuation recounts the nature of the speed races between Lt. Harold J. Brow and A. J. Williams noting Williams had the higher average speed though that Brow attained the highest single speed of 274 mph.
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Rival Flyers Break Record Thrice In Day, November 5, 1923.
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New York Tribune
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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.
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Providence Flier Smashes World Speed Records, November 3, 1923.
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The Providence Journal
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Clipping from the Providence Journal which reports on the record speed of Lieutenant Harold J. Brow at Mitchel Field the previous day, making special note of his history in Providence, and successes in Technical school and the military.
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Providence Flier Breaks World's Record With 265 Miles An Hour, November 3, 1923.
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The Providence Journal
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Continuation of the article "Providence Flier Smashes World Speed Records" displaying a photograph of Lieutenant Harold J. Brow in his leather pilot's cap with an accompanying caption detailing his flight speeds.
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Air Speed Record Smashed 3 Times In 2 Hours in Navy Flyers' Rivalry, November 5, 1923.
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New York Times
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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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Navy Flyer Climbs 5000 Feet In Minutes, November 5, 1923.
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New York Times
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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.
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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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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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Small article of Lt. Harold J. Brow's arrival to McCook Field to test a new plane developed by Boeing.
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266 Miles An Hour, Air Speed Record, No Date.
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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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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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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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Lieutenant Brow Will Try To Recapture Record at Michel Field, No Date.
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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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Figures at Air Circus, No Date.
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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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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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