Walter Mathew "Red" Cary

1909 - 2005
Aviator and Artist

 Barnstormer by Red Cary
Barnstormer - By Walter Cary

Flying the Mail by Red Cary

Flying the Mail - By Walter Cary

Glenn Curtiss by Red Cary

Glenn Curtiss - By Walter Cary

  Photo of Red Cary at his home
Walter "Red" Cary in his home, with paintings.

From top, left to right: Paintings by Walter "Red" Cary.
Barnstormer, Flying the Mail, Glenn Curtis, artist at his home in Laguna Beach, Calif.

Red Cary autobiography  •  Obituary 

Walter "Red" Cary's first Log Book: 1928-1931 (PDF)

Radio Interview

["Savvy Traveler" Minnesota Public Radio - Scroll down and click on "An interview with flying legend Red Cary"]

Red Cary resided in Laguna Beach, California. He was a barnstormer in the 1930s,
who took thousands of passengers on their first plane ride in a 15-seat Ford Tri-Motor.
He flew for American Airlines for 40 years until his retirement in 1965.

Please email with questions about him.
This site is managed by the eldest granddaughter of the artist,
with assistance from his younger granddaughter, and all
information is courtesy of the late Walter M. Cary.

Thank you.
Grace A. Kerr

© Copyright 2001-2005 All rights reserved by artist


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