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Navy Calls Halt At Flight of 4.6 Miles Per Minute.
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Unknown Publication
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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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Set of related objects
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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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Set of related objects
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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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uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-3-1923_ProvidenceFlyer
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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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uwfnam_HJBbox3_11-18-1923_SpeedKingsExchangeCongrats
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Flyer Falls in S. D. Bay, February 17, 1925.
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Evening Tribune
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Headline and article recalling Lt. Harold J. Brow's crash into San Diego bay from which he survived.
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Air Speed Demons Who Thrilled The Aviation World Meet Again In Miami, March 7, 1924.
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The Herald
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Article recounting the reunion of Lt. Harold J. Brow and A. J. Williams in Miami to witness a series of races in the city, detailing what the pair had been up to since their last meeting in December.
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This Is How The Speed Boat Races Yesterday Looked From The Air, March 8, 1924.
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The Miami Herald, W. L. Hamilton
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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.
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Aviators Swooping In From Many Sections, May 23, 1924.
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Birmingham News
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Article announcing the Southern Air Meet at Roberts Field on an upcoming Saturday. Lt. Harold J. Brow was noted as arriving from Pensacola to compete in the races. Pictured is a Douglas T-2 plane and Lt. Harold J. Brow in his pilot's cap.
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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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Flier Plunges 350 Feet; Lives, February 18, 1925.
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The San Diego Union
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Article recounting Lt. Harold J. Brow's crash into San Diego Bay after testing the maneuverability of a new Boeing plane.
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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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Speed Kings Upon Water And In Air Given Trophies, March 11, 1924.
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The Miami Herald
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Article summarizing the ending events of the air regatta held in Miami, Florida which included a ball. Trophies and prizes were awarded to each winner of the races and Lt. Harold J. Brow and Lt. A. J. Williams, whose name is misspelled twice in the article, were introduced and applauded as world speed record holders during the event.
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Sunday Program In Airplane Meet, May 26, 1924.
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Unknown Publication
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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.
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S.D. Air Crash Feature Of Washington Probe, February 19, 1925.
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Evening Tribune
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Article recounting that the Navy was investigating the NB-1 type Boeing plane which Lt. Harold J. Brow had crashed into San Diego bay after it failed to respond to his control. The use of the plane was put on hold as officials began to question the costs associated with ordering them.
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