World War II
On 30 January 1940, soon after the Second World War started, Carey shared (with Flight Lieutenant Caesar Hull), the destruction of a Heinkel He 111 of KG 26 near Coquet Island on his first aerial combat. 43 Squadron were moved to Acklington in February 1940, and on 3 February Carey and his wingman claimed another KG 26 He-111, the aircraft ditching in the sea. Another He-111 was shared destroyed the following month and by 1 March Carey was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal. On 1 April 1940 he was commissioned a pilot officer (on probation) from the rank of sergeant.
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