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{{blockquote|On the 17th June, 1919, this officer flew a scout machine over the enemy aerodrome at Puchega, at an average height of only 50 feet, for thirty minutes. During this time he succeeded in setting fire to a [[Nieuport]] enemy machine, to a hangar which contained three aeroplanes (all of which were destroyed), drove all the personnel off the aerodrome, and killed some of the mechanics.}}
 
Between 28 November 1919 and 18 February 1920, Carr served as chief of the [[Lithuanian Air Force]] (Aviacijos dalis).<ref>http://www.plienosparnai.lt/page.php?214 {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref>
 
In 1921, Carr was a member of Sir [[Ernest Shackleton]]'s final [[Antarctic]] expedition. On his return, he was granted an RAF short service commission in the rank of [[flying officer]].<ref name="air" />