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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
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Title: Navy Calls Halt At Flight of 4.6 Miles Per Minute.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: 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.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_NavyCallsHalt_cmpd
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Title: 266 Miles An Hour, Air Speed Record, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: 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.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_TableShowsRecords
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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
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Title: Speed Kings of Air Are Lauded By Denby, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: 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.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_SpeedKingsLauded
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Title: Speed Benumbed, Army Pilot Wins, Continued, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication, Associated Press
Abstract/Description: 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.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_SpeedBenumbedPilot_2
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Title: Speed Benumbed, Army Pilot Wins U.S. Air Classic, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication, Associated Press
Abstract/Description: Article detailing the events of the Mount Clemons, Michigan air show in which Lt. R. L. Maughan using an Army-Curtiss flyer won the Pullitzer trophy race. Lt. Harold J. Brow was noted as winning third place in his Navy-Curtiss racer, averaging 193 mph. Ensign A. J. Williams is noted at the bottom of the article of having a fire extinguisher brake and knock his helmet off as he was flying
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_SpeedBenumbedPilot
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Title: Smoke Screens and parachute Drops Arranged for Mitchel Field Show, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: Article reporting on an upcoming air show at Mitchel Field which would see top Army and Navy personnel attending alongside such events as an air race, mail transfer demonstrations, smoke screen drops, and parachute jumps.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_SmokeScreensAndParachutes
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Title: SHATTERED, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication, NEWS
Abstract/Description: Photo of Lt. Harold J. Brow flying at Mitchel Field and the personnel in charge of recording his time and speed. The corresponding caption notes his top speed as 265 miles an hour with an average of 259.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_Shattered
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Title: R. I. Officers To Fly For Navy In Detroit Air Race, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication, Ashmun Brown, Washington Bureau, Evening Bulletin
Abstract/Description: 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.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_RIOfficers
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Title: Predicts Six Miles A Minute, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: Photo of Rear Admiral William A. Moffett, Chief of Naval Aviation with a corresponding caption noting his belief that planes would be able to travel 300 to 400 miles an hour in the near future. Lt. Harold J. Brow's 274 flight speed is mentioned as the current highest flight speed.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_PredictsSixMPM
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Title: Personalities in the Broad Field of Sport and Adventure, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication, P. & A. Photo, Wide World Photo, International Newsreel
Abstract/Description: Three photos, two of athletes, two of pilots Lt. Harold J. Brow and A. J. Williams (center photo) with a caption recounting each man's successes in their respective fields.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_PersonalitiesInSport
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Title: New Mark Possible Today, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication
Abstract/Description: 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.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_NewMarkPossibleToday
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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
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Title: Navy Airman Flies 265 Miles An Hour For Speed Record, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication, Associated Press
Abstract/Description: Report on Lt. Harold J. Brow's record flight speed of 265 mph at Mitchel Field, averaging 259 mph over his four 3 km course runs during a friendly air race against Lt. A. J. Williams, former Giants pitcher.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_NavyAirmanFlies256MPH
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Title: Marine Aviator Sets New Speed Record; Flies 259 Miles An Hour, No Date.
Author: Unknown Publication, Associated Press
Abstract/Description: Article reporting that Lt. L. H. Sanderson, marines, traveled 259 mph in a Navy Wright fighter. It was noted that Sanderson set the record at 238 mph the week prior yet that record was broken by Lt. Harold J. Brow only a few days later.
Identifier: uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_MarineAviatorSetsRecord
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