John Henry Mears details around-the-world flight; he and Brown take off from maybe Roosevelt Field

Title card: "World Plane Crashes - New York-globe circling flight ends in crack-up. John Henry Mears and pilot Brown discuss attempt to set new record" / John H. Mears at world map on easel detailing flight path and stops along way, pilot Henry Brown listening on other side of map, Brown's plane in bg / CU Mears and map / intertitle: "Fliers and mascot Tailwind, who took to woods when plane later crashed in Newfoundland, begin journey" / crowd on field at night, dog milling around near crowd / MS Mears at center of gathering beside a family member; they kiss; some applaud and cheer / plane "The City of New York" taxiing, passing crowd along building, can see words "Round The World" on side / plane taking off / Note: exact month/day not known