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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
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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)
Aerial Photo Over Wall to Warrington, 1914-1916
Title
Aerial Photo Over Wall to Warrington, 1914-1916.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Aerial shot of the Navy Aeronautical Station, Pensacola, Fl. and the wall that surrounded it, dividing the station from the town of Warrington, Fl. taken around 1914-1916. The photo showcases several key structures such as the water tower and general store of the base as well as capturing the layout of the village just beyond it. In the upper left corner is a possible date of creation of the photo marked in white which reads April 3, 1916. On the back is an official Navy stamp of copyright as...
Show moreAerial shot of the Navy Aeronautical Station, Pensacola, Fl. and the wall that surrounded it, dividing the station from the town of Warrington, Fl. taken around 1914-1916. The photo showcases several key structures such as the water tower and general store of the base as well as capturing the layout of the village just beyond it. In the upper left corner is a possible date of creation of the photo marked in white which reads April 3, 1916. On the back is an official Navy stamp of copyright as well as an archival summary.
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Date Issued
1914-1916
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1914-1915_c.a.1914-1916photo_overwalltowarrington
Format
Set of related objects
Canvas Hangars and Coal Shed, 1914-1915
Title
Canvas Hangars and Coal Shed, 1914-1915.
Author
U.S. Navy, D. McMahon
Abstract/Description
Photo of the canvas hangars and Building 27, known as the Coal Shed, at the Naval Aeronautical Station, Pensacola, Florida taken around 1914-1915. Men can be seen possibly chopping wood by the Coal Shed in the right hand side of the photo. Men and children can also be seen in the bottom of the photo resting upon a wooden ramp for one of the Curtiss flyers and a stamp of D. McMahon, Pensacola, FLA can be seen in the bottom right of the photo indicating the possible photographer.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1914-1915_1914photo_hangarsandcoalshed(1)
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
AB-2 Launch from Coal Barge, April 16, 1915
Title
AB-2 Launch from Coal Barge, April 16, 1915.
Author
U.S. Navy, LTJG Patrick N. L. Bellinger
Abstract/Description
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.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1914-1915_april1915photo_ab2launching
Format
Set of related objects
Canvas Hangars Along the Beach, 1914-1915
Title
Canvas Hangars Along the Beach, 1914-1915.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Photo of the Canvas hangars along the beach at the Naval Aeronautical Station Pensacola, Fl. taken circa 1914-1915. Men dig out the beach while others work on Curtiss se planes that rest on the ramps to their respective hangars.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1914-1915_1914-1915photo_tenthangarsandhydroplanes(1)
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Flying Boat on Ramp by Canvas Tents, 1914-1915
Title
Flying Boat on Ramp by Canvas Tents, 1914-1915.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Photo of two Curtiss flying boats sat upon wooden ramps which extend from the canvas hangars at the Naval Aeronautical Station, Pensacola, Florida. Taken sometime in 1914 or 1915, a Curtiss model F sits in the foreground while a Curtiss AH rests at the end of it's own ramp. Navy men can be seen working and chatting on AH's ramp as well.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1914-1915_1914-1915photo_f-boatsandtenthangars(1)
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Aerial View of the U.S.S. North Carolina, 1915-1916
Title
Aerial View of the U.S.S. North Carolina, 1915-1916.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Aerial photo of the U.S.S. North Carolina and the Navy Aeronautical Station, Pensacola, Fl. taken circa 1915-1916. Canvas hangars can be seen on the beach in the left-hand side of the photo. The North Carolina is docked along Allegheny Pier. The back of the photo has descriptive information penciled upon the back as well as an archival summary.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1914-1915_c.a.1914-1916photo_aerialofussnorthcarolina
Format
Set of related objects
Pilot and Photographer in Curtiss Seaplane, December 1915
Title
Pilot and Photographer in Curtiss Seaplane, December 1915.
Author
U.S. Navy, Walter Leroy Richardson, Lt. Earle F. Johnson
Abstract/Description
Photo of Navy photographer Walter Leroy Richardson, left, and Lt. Earle F. Johnson, right, in a Curtiss seaplane at the Naval Aeronautic Station Pensacola, December 1915. The pair performed the first recorded aerial photography mission. The back of one photo holds descriptive text written in pencil as well as an archival summary. A duplicate photo was omitted due to redundancy of the front image but the back was retained here which provides a biography of Richardson as well as an official...
Show morePhoto of Navy photographer Walter Leroy Richardson, left, and Lt. Earle F. Johnson, right, in a Curtiss seaplane at the Naval Aeronautic Station Pensacola, December 1915. The pair performed the first recorded aerial photography mission. The back of one photo holds descriptive text written in pencil as well as an archival summary. A duplicate photo was omitted due to redundancy of the front image but the back was retained here which provides a biography of Richardson as well as an official Navy credit stamp.
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Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1914-1915_dec1915photo_pilotsincurtiss
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Photo of Beach at NAS Pensacola, February 1914
Title
Photo of Beach at NAS Pensacola, February 1914.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Photo of the beach at the Naval Aeronautic Station, Pensacola taken sometime in early 1914. The photo showcases many of the buildings of the station including Building 38 in the right hand side and the water tower in the background. The condition of the beach is conspicuous. The back of the photo has extra details on who the photo was sent to in February 1914 as well as an archival summary.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1914-1915_feb14-1914photo_picturetosecnav
Format
Set of related objects
Curtiss F-Boats and AH In Water, 1914-1916
Title
Curtiss F-Boats and AH In Water, 1914-1916.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Photo of Curtiss flying boats and a model AH hydroplane on the beach at the Naval Aeronautics Station Pensacola, taken sometime after the planes arrived in January 1914. A model AH plane is currently being taxied into the water. Flying boats are close to the camera than the model AH's which sit farther down the beach.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1914-1915_jan1914photo_curtissflyingboatsandahhydroplanes(1)
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
View West of NAS from Observation Tower, 1918-1919
Title
View West of NAS from Observation Tower, 1918-1919.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
View looking west across NAS Pensacola taken 1918-1919 from the Seaplane Observation Tower. A Burgess N-9H seaplane rests in the water along the beach, one more resides on the dock, and three aircraft fly towards base in the top left corner of the photo. Buildings are painted with camouflage.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1918_c.a.1918-1919photo_westfromobservationtower(2)
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Crowded Barracks, 1918
Title
Crowded Barracks, 1918.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
Photo of crowded enlisted barracks at NAS Pensacola, taken sometime from 1917-1918. Sailor pose for the camera while others carouse around their beds. The foots of two beds can be seen at the bottom of the photo further showing the packed condition.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1918_c.a.1917-1918photo_crowdedbarracks(1)
Format
Image (JPEG2000)
Temporary Barracks at NAS Pensacola, 1917-1918
Title
Temporary Barracks at NAS Pensacola, 1917-1918.
Author
U.S. Navy
Abstract/Description
View of temporary barracks at NAS Pensacola taken late 1917-1918. Sea bags hang from the foot of each hammock which are crowded close together.
Identifier
uwfnam_NAS_1918_c.a.1917-1918photo_insidebarracks(2)
Format
Image (JPEG2000)

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