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He then joined a group of former Waco employees on some special camera and photographic developments where he remained for some time.

William Conover lived in retirement at Troy, Ohio, with the memories of unusually active life in aviation. While not renowned as a pilot, he did considerable flying but never obtained a flying license. A particularly skilled aviation mechanic in every phase of the profession, he constructed complete aircraft entirely by himself, always beautifully built. In late years he received many well deserved honors and awards for his 
extended connection with the industry and his close association with many early aviation notables of pioneer American aviation history.

William Conover lost his life in a train-automobile accident near Troy on March 30, 1974. He was survived by his wife and a niece. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery, Troy, Ohio.