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In World War II Carr became a major and the Air Force delegated him to serve as personal pilot to high government political and military personnel in Washington, D.C.

After the war Carr returned to the Michigan State Aeronautics Commission where he served as aeronautical superintendent until he retired January 1, 1963 after forty-nine years of active association in aviation and reportedly over 25,000 hours of flying time.

Upon his retirement the Governor, the Mayor Lansing, and the city honored him at a banquet, attended by over 200 aviation notables from far and wide.  Over the years he was the recipient of many trophies and awards, and was a member of the Early Birds-QB-OX-5 Club and the Aero Club of Michigan.

After a lingering illness Carr passed away at his home in Lansing, Michigan, on June 19, 1970 at age 74.  He was survived by his wife, a daughter and a son, six grandchildren and a sister.  Burial was in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens at Lansing.

Flying Pioneer Early Bird Walter J. Carr was certainly a most extraordinary aviation pioneer, aviator, instructor, designer, and manufacturer.  He was active in every phase of aviation spanning nearly his entire life time.  From the first stick and wire plane to modern jets, Carr had flown them all.  American Aviation History must well record his lifetime of ambitious accomplishments.

[[stamped]] FROM THE FLYING PIONEERS BIOGRAPHIES OF HAROLD E. MOREHOUSE [[/stamped]]

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