15 records – page 1 of 1.

Application for enlistment or appointment to RCAF during transition period

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15108
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1945]
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 p. (one page double sided)
Scope and Content
Item consists of Appendix to Afro 1455 - Application for Enlistment or Appointment to RCAF during the Transition period issued to Elmer Wilson Martin, Wing Commander, Number C 522. Application includes Martin's education, civilian qualifications and brief service history with RCAF, other education,…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
2 p. (one page double sided)
Scope and Content
Item consists of Appendix to Afro 1455 - Application for Enlistment or Appointment to RCAF during the Transition period issued to Elmer Wilson Martin, Wing Commander, Number C 522. Application includes Martin's education, civilian qualifications and brief service history with RCAF, other education, honours and awards and special qualifications.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Forms
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV019.40.41
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[1945]
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Appreciation certificate to Elmer Wilson Martin

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15066
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
26 May 1944
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 certificate : lithographic print on blue paper ; 50.5 x 33 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a certificate of appreciation to WC E. W. Martin for his services as Chief Engineering Officer of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The certificate is signed by RCAF members of the maintenance wing wishing him luck while serving overseas.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 certificate : lithographic print on blue paper ; 50.5 x 33 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a certificate of appreciation to WC E. W. Martin for his services as Chief Engineering Officer of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The certificate is signed by RCAF members of the maintenance wing wishing him luck while serving overseas.
Subjects
Ceremonies - Awards
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV019.37.11
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
26 May 1944
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 4, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Invitation for RCAF Station Summerside dance

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20362
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
28 Jul. 1945
Collection/Fonds
Robert Leonard Love fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 invitation
Scope and Content
Item consists of an invitation addressed to Robert Leonard Love and Mrs. (Margarett) Love for a dance held on July 28, 1945 at Royal Canadian Air Force Station Summerside, Prince Edward Island.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Robert Leonard Love fonds
Series
Robert Leonard Love RCAF records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 invitation
Scope and Content
Item consists of an invitation addressed to Robert Leonard Love and Mrs. (Margarett) Love for a dance held on July 28, 1945 at Royal Canadian Air Force Station Summerside, Prince Edward Island.
Creator
Royal Canadian Air Force
Subjects
Recreational Activities - Dancing
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV023.24.9
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
28 Jul. 1945
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-12-04
Notes
Title based on contents of item
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Officer's mess card

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15099
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1944]
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 card
Scope and Content
Item consists of an identification card made out to E.W. Martin, Wing Commander for Officer's Mess No. 5 Mannning Depot R.C.A.F. (Royal Canadian Air Force) Lachine, Quebec.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 card
Scope and Content
Item consists of an identification card made out to E.W. Martin, Wing Commander for Officer's Mess No. 5 Mannning Depot R.C.A.F. (Royal Canadian Air Force) Lachine, Quebec.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Cards
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Accession Code
BV019.40.23
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[1944]
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Images
Less detail

Pilot's flying log book

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15039
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1939-1940
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 book
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force, Pilot's Flying Log Book belonging to Elmer Wilson Martin (Can. C522). Book contains entries between June 29 and December 23, 1939 and January 13 and July 31, 1940 and Sept. 1940. Pilot training took place at Camp Borden where training for pilots, navigat…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 book
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force, Pilot's Flying Log Book belonging to Elmer Wilson Martin (Can. C522). Book contains entries between June 29 and December 23, 1939 and January 13 and July 31, 1940 and Sept. 1940. Pilot training took place at Camp Borden where training for pilots, navigators, air gunners, air bombers and flight engineers for the Royal Canadian Air Force, the Royal Air Force and other Commonwealth air forces. According to the log book, Elmer Martin was trained on various aircraft at this location. Canadian Forces Base Borden is located in Ontario.
Subjects
Transportation - Air
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Accession Code
BV019.37.10
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
1939-1940
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 4, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Images
Documents
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RCAF Flying Log Book and navigation maps

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20321
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1943-1945
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 book (hardcover) + 1 map : b&w lithograph on paper with annotations in col. ink ; 34.5 x 40.5 cm + 7 maps : b&w lithograph on paper with annotations in col. ink ; 41.5 x 33.5 cm
Scope and Content
File consists of a "Royal Canadian Air Force Flying Log Book for Aircrew other than Pilot" assigned to J.H. Corsbie along with eight aircraft navigation maps for flying at night titled; "Newcastle to Prague" and "Hull to Venice" with navigational markings created by Joseph H. Corsbie. Entries in lo…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Series
Joseph H.C. Corsbie RCAF records series
Description Level
File
Physical Description
1 book (hardcover) + 1 map : b&w lithograph on paper with annotations in col. ink ; 34.5 x 40.5 cm + 7 maps : b&w lithograph on paper with annotations in col. ink ; 41.5 x 33.5 cm
Material Details
Scale : 1:2,890,000 (approx.)
Scope and Content
File consists of a "Royal Canadian Air Force Flying Log Book for Aircrew other than Pilot" assigned to J.H. Corsbie along with eight aircraft navigation maps for flying at night titled; "Newcastle to Prague" and "Hull to Venice" with navigational markings created by Joseph H. Corsbie. Entries in log book provide detailed records of Corsbie's training and flights undertaken on RCAF service aircraft between March 1943 and July 1945 along with units which Corsbie served as observer or air gunner and the aircraft in which he's flown (1943-1944).
Other Title Information
Full title of book "Royal Canadian Air Force Flying Log Book for aircrew other than Pilot"
Subjects
Transportation - Air
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"
Royal Canadian Air Force
Responsibility
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV020.31.44
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1943-1945
Media Type
Textual Record
Cartographic Material
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
19-09-2023
Notes
Title based on contents of file
7 maps titled "Hull to Venice / Heights in Feet" include identifier below bottom border reading: "O.R.1373 / Spot-Height Corrections, 1944"_"Compiled and drawn at H.Q./G.S.G.S.-1943"
1 map titled "Newcastle to Prague / Heights in Feet" include identifier below bottom border reading: "O.R.1373 / Spot-Height Corrections, 1944"_" H.Q./G.S.G.S.-1943"
Images
Documents
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RCAF Sight Log Book

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20354
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1943]
Collection/Fonds
Robert Leonard Love fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 book ; blue cardstock cover ; 20 x 16 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force Sight Log book issued to Flight Officeer Robert Leonard Love and used between May 9 and June 14 [1943] for sextant training as a navigator. The book consists of a listing of the instructions to adhere to when using this book and is followed by entries ent…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Robert Leonard Love fonds
Series
Robert Leonard Love RCAF records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 book ; blue cardstock cover ; 20 x 16 cm
Material Details
entries on first few pages, rest of book is blank
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force Sight Log book issued to Flight Officeer Robert Leonard Love and used between May 9 and June 14 [1943] for sextant training as a navigator. The book consists of a listing of the instructions to adhere to when using this book and is followed by entries entered by Robert Leonard Love during his training. Data recorded includes the time of day of the sighting, the type of sextant used, name of the location in which the readings were taken, the object the reading was taken from, the altitude of the object and any remarks the observer may have regarding each sighting. Entries were approved by Assistant Chief instructor at Summerside, P.E.I. with signature and stamp on page 6.
Creator
Love, Robert Leonard "Bob"
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Responsibility
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV023.24.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1943]
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-11-30
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Images
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R.C.A.F. train berthing card

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15101
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1940 and 1945]
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 card
Scope and Content
Item consists of a "R.C.A.F. (Royal Canadian Air Force) Train Berthing Card issued to Wing Commander Martin, E.W.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 card
Scope and Content
Item consists of a "R.C.A.F. (Royal Canadian Air Force) Train Berthing Card issued to Wing Commander Martin, E.W.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Cards
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Accession Code
BV019.40.25
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[between 1940 and 1945]
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Images
Less detail

Royal Air Force identity card

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20322
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1944
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 card (folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Royal Air Force identity card issued to Joseph Hardcastle Corsbie May 7, 1944.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Series
Joseph H.C. Corsbie RCAF records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 card (folded)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Royal Air Force identity card issued to Joseph Hardcastle Corsbie May 7, 1944.
Names
Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV020.31.53
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1944
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
30-10-2023
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Images
Less detail

Royal Canadian Air Force certificate

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20313
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
Sep. 1945
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 certificate
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force Certificate of Service issued to Flying Officer Joseph (Joe) Hardcastle Corsbie on September 8th, 1945.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Series
Joseph H.C. Corsbie RCAF records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 certificate
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force Certificate of Service issued to Flying Officer Joseph (Joe) Hardcastle Corsbie on September 8th, 1945.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV020.31.36
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
Sep. 1945
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
19-09-2023
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Images
Less detail

Royal Canadian Air Force identity card

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15081
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
24 Oct. 1944
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 card (folded) with 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 4 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force identification card for Elmer Wilson Martin and includes a photograph of E.W. Martin in military uniform.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 card (folded) with 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 4 cm
Material Details
pink coloured card stock
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force identification card for Elmer Wilson Martin and includes a photograph of E.W. Martin in military uniform.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Cards
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Accession Code
BV019.40.16
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
24 Oct. 1944
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Images
Less detail

Royal Canadian Air Force identity card

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15082
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1944]
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 card (folded) with 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 4 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force identification card for Elmer Wilson Martin and includes a photograph of E.W. Martin in military uniform.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 card (folded) with 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 4 cm
Material Details
blue coloured card stock
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force identification card for Elmer Wilson Martin and includes a photograph of E.W. Martin in military uniform.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Cards
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Accession Code
BV019.40.17
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[1944]
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Images
Less detail

Royal Canadian Air Force Pilot's Flying Log Book

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20356
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1943-1945
Collection/Fonds
Robert Leonard Love fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 book ; blue cardstock cover ; 22.5 x 19 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force Pilot's Flying Log Book issued to Flight Officer Robert Leonard Love and used between April 19, 1943 and June 22, 1945. Log book includes authorization documents pasted within.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Robert Leonard Love fonds
Series
Robert Leonard Love RCAF records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 book ; blue cardstock cover ; 22.5 x 19 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force Pilot's Flying Log Book issued to Flight Officer Robert Leonard Love and used between April 19, 1943 and June 22, 1945. Log book includes authorization documents pasted within.
Creator
Royal Canadian Air Force
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Transportation - Air
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Responsibility
Love, Robert Leonard "Bob"
Accession Code
BV023.24.3
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1943-1945
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-11-30
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Images
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Secrecy order

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15100
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1940 and 1945]
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 card (double sided)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a "Secrecy Order" published by the R.C.A.F. (Royal Canadian Air Force) with terms and prohibitions for all military during World War II. This card was issued to E.W. Martin.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 card (double sided)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a "Secrecy Order" published by the R.C.A.F. (Royal Canadian Air Force) with terms and prohibitions for all military during World War II. This card was issued to E.W. Martin.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Cards
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Accession Code
BV019.40.24
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[between 1940 and 1945]
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Images
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War staff college transcript

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15109
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1945]
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided)
Scope and Content
Item consists of Appendix to Afro 734 - RCAF War Staff College transcript for Elmer Wilson Martin. The transcript includes information on Martin's education between 1925 and 1931 and details of his military service career between 1926 and 1945. Transcript is unsigned.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 p. (double sided)
Scope and Content
Item consists of Appendix to Afro 734 - RCAF War Staff College transcript for Elmer Wilson Martin. The transcript includes information on Martin's education between 1925 and 1931 and details of his military service career between 1926 and 1945. Transcript is unsigned.
Subjects
Documentary Artifacts - Forms
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV019.40.42
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
May be restricted by third party rights
Date
[1945]
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Images
Less detail

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