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Lieut. A. W. Gorton Wins Marine Air Trophy Race, No Date
Title
Lieut. A. W. Gorton Wins Marine Air Trophy Race, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description
Report on Lt. A. W. Gorton, navy pilot, winning the Curtiss marine flying trophy race in Detroit, Michigan after flying eight 20-mile laps at 112 mph in a TR-1 seaplane. Other pilots were rewarded for other feats while two planes underwent damage from forced landings.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_LtGortonWinsRace
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Image (JPEG2000)
GIANT, No Date
Title
GIANT, No Date.
Author
New York News
Abstract/Description
Photo taken by the New York News of a new Douglas bomber which had stopped at Mitchel Field for refueling. Corrections and information has been added in pen and pencil by unknown caretakers at an unknown time questioning the information of the article.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_Giant-NewBomber
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Defense Dept. Stands Pat On Arsenal, No Date
Title
Defense Dept. Stands Pat On Arsenal, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication, Associated Press
Abstract/Description
Article reporting that Senators and Army officials were still discussing the shut down of the Raritan, New Jersey Arsenal with Army officials wanting it to remain open yet refusing to support their position with specific information.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_DefeseDeptStandsPat
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Image (JPEG2000)
Local D.A. Met Feb. 11, No Date
Title
Local D.A. Met Feb. 11, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication, Morton J. Spero
Abstract/Description
Article reporting that the Lakehurst Development Association met at a location known as De Nardo's to discuss items pertaining to the Lakehurst Naval Air station as well as reporting on future meeting times and activities. A date is penned on the upper right corner yet the dates in the article appear too early to correspond with it.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_LocalDAMet
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Image (JPEG2000)
This Is How The Speed Boat Races Yesterday Looked From The Air, March 8, 1924
Title
This Is How The Speed Boat Races Yesterday Looked From The Air, March 8, 1924.
Author
The Miami Herald, W. L. Hamilton
Abstract/Description
Photo of Miami bay hyrdoplane event. Three Peoria boats are pictured racing through the bay, spectator yachts are anchored afar, and another plane is pictured above. Photo by W. L. Hamilton, Underwood & Underwood, 1924, taken from a seaplane owned by Harry Rogers.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_3-8-1924_HowSpeedBoatRacesLooked
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Flies A Mile Up In One Minute, No Date
Title
Flies A Mile Up In One Minute, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description
Article reporting on the events of an air circus of which one of the events saw Lt. A. J. Williams fly a mile up in one minute. At the same event he and Lt. Harold J. Brow broke each others speed records back to back.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_FliesAMileUp
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Glenn Curtiss Attributes Plane's Performance Largely to Double-Cambered Wings, No Date
Title
Glenn Curtiss Attributes Plane's Performance Largely to Double-Cambered Wings, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description
Article reporting that aeronautical engineer Glenn H. Curtiss, who designed the plane Lt. Harold J. Brow flew to record breaking speeds, determined that the wing type, which allowed for faster flight and safe landing speeds, helped to push the limits of the engine.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_GlennCurtiss
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
He may Live Through It, No Date
Title
He may Live Through It, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication, P & A
Abstract/Description
Photo of Lt. Harold J. Brow with accompanying caption detailing an upcoming trial of an NB1 seaplane which would entail his throwing the plane into a flat tailspin to test its ability to come out of such a situation. Photo taken by P&A.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_HeMayLiveThroughIt
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Providence Man Breaks Air Mark, No Date
Title
Providence Man Breaks Air Mark, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication, Associated Press
Abstract/Description
Article reporting on Lt. Harold J. Brow's establishing of the speed record of 244 mph, four miles a minute, at Mitchel Field on September 13th. The article concludes with a recounting of Brow's family and schooling history as well as his military successes. Possibly printed by the Providence News Journal.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_ProvidenceManBreaksAirMark
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Leiut. H. N. Brow, No Date
Title
Leiut. H. N. Brow, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description
Photo of Lt. H. J. Brow on the bottom of a miscellaneous article with a corresponding caption noting him as a Naval Officer, resident of the city of publication, and for setting a new speed record.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_ProvidenceManBreaksAirMark_4
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Providence Aviators Make Fast Time To Washington, No Date
Title
Providence Aviators Make Fast Time To Washington, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description
Article reporting on Lt Harold J. Brow and Lt. Thomas Durfee's five hour flight time from Hillsgrove to Washington in a DeHaviland bomber in around 4 hours, minus time spent for lunch in Mitchel Field, Long Island.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_ProvidenceAviatorsMakeFastTime
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Lieut. H. J. Brow, No Date
Title
Lieut. H. J. Brow, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description
Photo of Lt. Harold J. Brow with corresponding caption noting his third place finish at the Pulitzer Trophy Race in Mt. Clemens, Michigan.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_LtHJBrow
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Commander H. J. Brow at Desk
Title
Commander H. J. Brow at Desk.
Author
Harold J. Brow
Abstract/Description
Photo of Commander H. J. Brow at his desk. Date and location are unknown.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_CdrHJBrowAtDesk
Format
Image (JPEG)
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
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Sunday Program In Airplane Meet, May 26, 1924
Title
Sunday Program In Airplane Meet, May 26, 1924.
Author
Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description
Article presenting the event programming for the Southern Air meet which included items such as a twelve-mile race, dedication of Roberts Field, parachute jumps, 50-mile air race, and an air duel. Pilots from the Naval Air Station in Pensacola were partaking.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_5-26-1924_SundayProgram
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
The Largest Ship Passes Through, February 26, 1928
Title
The Largest Ship Passes Through, February 26, 1928.
Author
The Providence Sunday Journal, Wide World
Abstract/Description
Photo of the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Saratoga passing through the Panama Canal on route to the Pacific.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBBox3_2-26-1928_LargestShipPassesThrough
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Gets Purple Heart, No Date
Title
Gets Purple Heart, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description
Photo of aviation machinist Leeonas Yohn (left) receiving a purple heart from Commander Harold J. Brow (right) at the U. S. Naval Air Station at Olathe, Kansas. The award was due to wounds sustained by Yohn while on the U.S.S. Enterprise.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_GetsPurpleHeart
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Harold J. Brow, Naval Speed Flier, Visits City, No Date
Title
Harold J. Brow, Naval Speed Flier, Visits City, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description
Article reporting on Lt. Commander Harold J. Brow's visit to his father while also recounting Brow's activities both past and upcoming, including a trip to Hawaii with a navy fleet to participate in duties in the Pacific.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_HJBVisitsCity
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Nearly Five Miles A Minute, No Date
Title
Nearly Five Miles A Minute, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication, Wide World
Abstract/Description
Photo and caption of Lt. Harold J. Brow (left) and A J. Williams (right) at Mitchel Field in their pilot gear. The caption is credited to Wide World, unknown if the publishing paper or original publisher of the photo.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_NearlyFiveMPM_2
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Speed King of Aerial World Visits M'Cook, No Date
Title
Speed King of Aerial World Visits M'Cook, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description
Article reporting Lt. Harold J. Brow and I. Osspie's arrival to McCook field to help test a new Boeing pursuit ship. Brow's achievements are then recounted in the latter half of the article.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_SpeedKingVisitsMCook
Format
Image (JPEG2000)

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