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266 Miles An Hour, Air Speed Record, No Date.
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Unknown Publication
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Abstract/Description
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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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uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_TableShowsRecords
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266 Miles An Hour, New Air Speed Record, November 5, 1923.
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Author
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New York American
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Abstract/Description
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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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uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-5-1923_266MPHNewAirSpeedRecord
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Image (JPEG2000)
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4 Page Pamphlet.
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Author
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Col. William Joseph Simmons
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Abstract/Description
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Pamphlet, 4 pages, discussing the merits of the book America's Menace or the Enemy Within.
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Identifier
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uwf_ht_2016.035.0271.b1-b2
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Set of related objects
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40,000 Watch Flyers Perform At Air Carnival, November 7, 1923.
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Author
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New York Tribune
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Abstract/Description
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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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uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-7-1923_40kWatchFlyers
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Image (JPEG2000)
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400-Mile Speed In Air Is Foreseen, November 11, 1923.
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Author
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New York Times
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Abstract/Description
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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.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-11-1923_400MilesSpeedForeseen
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Image (JPEG2000)
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AB-2 Launch from Coal Barge, April 16, 1915.
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Author
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U.S. Navy, LTJG Patrick N. L. Bellinger
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Abstract/Description
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Photo of aviator Patrick Bellinger successfully launching from U.S. Navy Coal Barge No. 214 in Pensacola, Florida on April 16, 1915. The back of the photo holds an archival summary as well as an official U.S. Navy stamp of credit.
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uwfnam_NAS_1914-1915_april1915photo_ab2launching
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Set of related objects
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Administration Building 1934.
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Abstract/Description
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This photograph, taken after December 8, 1934, shows the Administration/Operations/Tower Building. N3N-1s are parked on the ramp in front.
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Date Issued
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1934
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Identifier
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uwfnas_corryfield_adminbldg_dec_8_1934
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Administration Building 1953.
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Abstract/Description
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A picture of the Administration building at NAS Jacksonville, 1953.
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uwfnas_adminbldg_1953
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Administration Headquarters Building 45, 1922.
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Author
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U.S. Navy
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Abstract/Description
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Photo looking south across what would become the baseball fields at Administration Headquarters Building 45, taken circa 1922. The sailors are using wheelbarrows to move material from left to right while others rake. Despite being taken after World War 1 a small water tower or silo next to the building is still painted in camouflage.
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uwfnam_NAS_1921-1922_circa1922_administrationHQbldg45(2)
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Admiral Clark Here, No Date.
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Author
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Unknown Publication
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Abstract/Description
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An article describing Admiral Joseph James Clark's arrival and meeting with Commander Harold J. Brow. The article is bordered by red pen marks.
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uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_AdmClarkHere
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Admirals Celebrate 50th Anniversary of NAS Pensacola, May 1964.
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U.S. Navy, Vice Admiral Fitzhugh Lee, Rear Admiral Daniel F. Smith
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Abstract/Description
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Photo of Vice Admiral Fitzhugh Lee (left) and Rear Admiral Daniel F. Smith (right) celebrating the Golden Anniversary of NAS Pensacola with an unidentified representative of North American Aviation taken sometime in May 1964. Visible on the table are models of Naval aircraft built by North American. The symbol for North American Aviation is visible on the table cloth and to the bottom right of the photo is the crest of the 50th Anniversary of NAS Pensacola. The back of the photo holds...
Show morePhoto of Vice Admiral Fitzhugh Lee (left) and Rear Admiral Daniel F. Smith (right) celebrating the Golden Anniversary of NAS Pensacola with an unidentified representative of North American Aviation taken sometime in May 1964. Visible on the table are models of Naval aircraft built by North American. The symbol for North American Aviation is visible on the table cloth and to the bottom right of the photo is the crest of the 50th Anniversary of NAS Pensacola. The back of the photo holds identifying information of the two admirals as well as a date.
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uwfnam_NAS_1960-Present_may1964_50thanniversary
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Set of related objects
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Advanced Redoubt of Fort San Carlos De Barrancas, 1914-1918.
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Author
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U.S. Navy
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Abstract/Description
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Photographed view inside the Advance Redoubt of Fort San Carlos De Barrancas, taken sometime between 1914-1918 at the Naval Air Station Pensacola.
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uwfnam_NAS_1918_c.a.1914-1918photo_insideadvancedredoubtarches(2)
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Aerial 1939.
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Abstract/Description
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This aerial photograph was taken in 1939 over what was to become NAS Saufley Field by the next year.
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Date Issued
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1939
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Identifier
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uwfnas_nassaufleyfield_aerial2_1939
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Aerial 1940.
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This aerial photograph of NAS Saufley Field was taken in 1940. It shows three of four completed hangars and the Administration/Control Tower, among others.
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Date Issued
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1940
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Identifier
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uwfnas_nassaufleyfield_aerial3_1940
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Aerial 1940s.
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Abstract/Description
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This aerial photograph of NAS Saufley Field, looking northeast, was taken in the late 1940s.
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uwfnas_nassaufleyfield_aerial_1940s
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Aerial 1943.
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Abstract/Description
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This aerial photograph of NAS Deland was taken in February of 1943. It shows the taxi-ways, which were not yet completed.
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Date Issued
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1943-02
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Identifier
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uwfnas_nasdeland_aerial1_feb_1943
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Image (JPEG2000)
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Aerial 1943.
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Abstract/Description
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This aerial photograph of NAS Saufley Field, looking south, was taken on September 4, 1943. Mrs. Della Holden's home is at the lower right of the photograph, directly opposite the "E" shaped Building 838.
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Date Issued
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1943-09-04
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Identifier
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uwfnas_nassaufleyfield_aerial4_1943
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Aerial 1945.
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Abstract/Description
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This aerial photograph of NAS Melbourne, looking southeast, was taken on January 18, 1945.
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Date Issued
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1945-01-18
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Identifier
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uwfnas_nasmelbourne_aerial_1945
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Image (JPEG2000)
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Aerial 1948.
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Development Squadron One (VX-1(L))
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Abstract/Description
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This aerial photograph of NAS Key West, looking northeast, was taken by Development Squadron One (VX-1(L)) on January 30, 1948.
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Date Issued
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1948-01-30
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Identifier
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uwfnas_naskeywest_aerial1_1948
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Image (JPEG2000)
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Aerial 1949.
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Abstract/Description
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This aerial photograph of NAS Saufley field, looking south, was taken in April of 1949. It shows the Control Tower (upper far right), two hangars, and North American SNJs on the ramp.
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Date Issued
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1949-04
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uwfnas_nassaufleyfield_aerial5_apr_1949
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Image (JPEG2000)
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