63 records – page 1 of 4.

Aerial photograph of the Royal Canadian Air Force training camp

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55551
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 11 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of what appears to be the Royal Canadian Air Force training camp at Vernon, B.C.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 11 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-026
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of what appears to be the Royal Canadian Air Force training camp at Vernon, B.C.
Subjects
Public Services - Military Services
Buildings - Military
Aerial Photographs
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Kermod, Douglas
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photographer's stamp on verso
Images
Less detail

Margaret Love at Royal Canadian Air Force barracks

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1945
Collection/Fonds
Robert Leonard Love fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Margaret (Giles) Love seated on a blanket on the ground at Royal Canadian Air Force barracks, Prince Edward Island.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Robert Leonard Love fonds
Series
Robert and Margaret Love family photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Margaret (Giles) Love seated on a blanket on the ground at Royal Canadian Air Force barracks, Prince Edward Island.
Names
Love, Margaret Iona Giles
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV023.24.22
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1945
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-12-05
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Annotation on verso of photograph reads: "Margaret Love / A.F. Barracks"
Images
Less detail

Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-]
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.5 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of members of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) dressed in military uniforms. The group are gathered together for a group photograph on a tarmac in front of an Avro Lancaster bomber aircraft. Elmer Wilson Martin is identified seated in the front row, second from the left.
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 photograph : b&w ; 10.5 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of members of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) dressed in military uniforms. The group are gathered together for a group photograph on a tarmac in front of an Avro Lancaster bomber aircraft. Elmer Wilson Martin is identified seated in the front row, second from the left.
Subjects
Transportation - Air
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV019.40.35
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[194-]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Royal Canadian Air Force barracks

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55530
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the barracks where John Shaw lived during his training with the Royal Canadian Air Force in Vernon, BC. Written on the verso of the photograph reads: "X marks our room. The five end windows with the porch on the left."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 6.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-005
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of the barracks where John Shaw lived during his training with the Royal Canadian Air Force in Vernon, BC. Written on the verso of the photograph reads: "X marks our room. The five end windows with the porch on the left."
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Buildings - Military
Names
Shaw, John Horace "Jack"
Royal Canadian Air Force
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
"x" is written on recto of photograph
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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 office

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription63953
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[194-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 12.3 x 17.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a Royal Canadian Air Force office.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[194-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Bancroft family subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 12.3 x 17.2 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
507-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2004-06
Scope and Content
Photograph of a Royal Canadian Air Force office.
Subjects
Buildings - Military
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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
Less detail

Royal Canadian Air Force Service Book

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20320
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1943
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 book
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force Service Pay Book for Joseph Corsbie.
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 book
Scope and Content
Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force Service Pay Book for Joseph Corsbie.
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"
Accession Code
BV020.31.43
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1943
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
19-09-2023
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Less detail

Royal Canadian Air Force slum home

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription34179
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 9, 1947
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6.8 x 11.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of McWilliams at 4138 Parker Street, Vancouver, a Royal Canadian Air Force slum home.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 9, 1947
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Alfred Bingham subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 6.8 x 11.4 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
010-096
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2007-04
Scope and Content
Photograph of McWilliams at 4138 Parker Street, Vancouver, a Royal Canadian Air Force slum home.
Subjects
Buildings - Residential
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Billy Bishop

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55575
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1941 and 1945]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 25 cm print
Scope and Content
Photograph of Billy Bishop, World War One pilot, standing next to a plane. The photograph has been autographed by Billy Bishop.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1941 and 1945]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 25 cm print
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-050
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of Billy Bishop, World War One pilot, standing next to a plane. The photograph has been autographed by Billy Bishop.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Transportation - Air
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Bishop, Air Marshal William A. "Billy"
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Royal Canadian Air Force
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Signature on recto
Photographer's stamp on verso
Note on verso reads: "Billy Bishop - First World War Pilot - This Picture Belonged to John Hoarce Shaw"
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Invitation for RCAF Station Summerside dance

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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
Images
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RCAF reserve discharge certificate

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1 Oct.1945
Collection/Fonds
Robert Leonard Love fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 certificate : 43 x 45.5 cm (rolled in tube)
Scope and Content
Item consists of a discharge certificate addressed to Pilot Officer Robert Leonard Love, Royal Canadian Air Force, Reserve Special Section. Certificate is signed by Herbert F. Gordon, Deputy Minister for Minister of National Defence on October 1, 1945.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Robert Leonard Love fonds
Series
Robert Leonard Love RCAF records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 certificate : 43 x 45.5 cm (rolled in tube)
Material Details
rolled certificate in tube
paper certificate mounted on canvas
Address label on tube reads: "O.H.M.S. / ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE / To: / PILOT OFFICER ROBERT L. LOVE / 3205 GEORGE STREET, / BURNABY, VIA NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C...."
Registered mail stamp in red and blue ink on tube reads: "R_OTTAWA,ONT / No. 3470"
Scope and Content
Item consists of a discharge certificate addressed to Pilot Officer Robert Leonard Love, Royal Canadian Air Force, Reserve Special Section. Certificate is signed by Herbert F. Gordon, Deputy Minister for Minister of National Defence on October 1, 1945.
Creator
Royal Canadian Air Force
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Love, Robert Leonard "Bob"
Accession Code
BV023.24.12
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1 Oct.1945
Media Type
Textual Record
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Less detail

RCAF Sight Log Book

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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
Less detail

Air Force personnel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription55531
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of twelve men in Royal Canadian Air Force uniforms outside their barracks in Vernon, BC. John Shaw is in the middle row, second from left.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 6.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-006
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of twelve men in Royal Canadian Air Force uniforms outside their barracks in Vernon, BC. John Shaw is in the middle row, second from left.
Subjects
Clothing - Uniforms
Occupations - Military Personnel
Buildings - Military
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Shaw, John Horace "Jack"
Royal Canadian Air Force
Hatton, Bill
Shields, Joe
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of file
Note on verso of photograph reads: "All the gang from 220. Joe on my left and then Bill Hatton on his left, another fine lad. He was posted to Prince Edward Island, 60 miles from home. Will you please keep this for me?"
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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
Images
Less detail

Appreciation certificate to Elmer Wilson Martin

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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
Images
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Certificate of promotion to Elmer Wilson Martin

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1 Sep. 1934
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 certificate : black ink on canvas ; 32 x 41 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a George the Fifth certificate of promotion awarded to Elmer Wilson Martin appointing him as an Officer in the Canadian Air Force October 5, 1932. The certificate is signed by the Deputy Minister of National Defense on September 1st 1934.
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 : black ink on canvas ; 32 x 41 cm
Scope and Content
Item consists of a George the Fifth certificate of promotion awarded to Elmer Wilson Martin appointing him as an Officer in the Canadian Air Force October 5, 1932. The certificate is signed by the Deputy Minister of National Defense on September 1st 1934.
Subjects
Ceremonies - Awards
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV019.37.12
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1 Sep. 1934
Media Type
Textual Record
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 4, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of item
Images
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Crashed aircraft

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1945]
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a Royal Canadian Air Force Lancaster III aircraft upside down at crash site RAF Manston. Royal Canadian Air Force crew members from the 626 Squadron were forced to crash land at RAF Manston (England) after the aircraft sustained damage from an enemy aircraft and members of the crew we…
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 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a Royal Canadian Air Force Lancaster III aircraft upside down at crash site RAF Manston. Royal Canadian Air Force crew members from the 626 Squadron were forced to crash land at RAF Manston (England) after the aircraft sustained damage from an enemy aircraft and members of the crew were wounded on December 31, 1944.
Subjects
Transportation - Air
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV020.31.8
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1945]
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
BV020.31.7
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
19-09-2023
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
This event is documented in Flight Officer Joseph H. Corsbie's Flying Log Book BV020.31.44
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