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45 hp. [[cross out]] Szekely engine.
Johnson remained with Buhl aircraft through 1931 when he resigned to become district representative for the Hartzell Propeller Fan Company of Kansas City, Missouri, where he remained through 1933.  In 1934 he became Vice-President of the Diamond Buff Company of Detroit, Michigan, and was with them through 1937.
During World War II Johnson was the Dayton representative for  Aircraft Corporation.  In the 1950's he owned and operated Johnson's 5 cent to $1.00 store in Germantown, Ohio.
In the early 1960's Johnson retired and moved McAllen, Texas, later moving to Weslaco, Texas.  [[cross out]] where he now resides. [[cross out]] In retirement he enjoyed [[cross out]] s [[cross out]] traveling.  [[cross out]] and [[cross out]] He received his 50th year Commemorative [[cross out]] m [[cross out]] Early Bird Plaque at that organization's Annual Reunion held at Los Angeles, California, in October, 1966.  As one of the founding [[cross out]] er [[cross out]] members, Johnson [[cross out]] has [[cross out]] served in several of its various official capacities over the years.  He died in 1968.
Flying Pioneer, [[cross out]] Early Bird [[cross out]] James M. Johnson [[cross out]] has [[cross out]] had a most distinctive career in early American aviation history and contributed much toward its progressive development.  As a very competent and active pilot he was well known and like through out the industry.  His always courteous manner and pleasant personality won him scores of friends everywhere.

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