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- Royal Canadian Air Force 72
History of the Royal Canadian Air Force
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1275
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Author
- Shores, Christopher F.
- Publication Date
- c1984
- Call Number
- 358.4 SHO
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection
- Reference Collection
- Material Type
- Book
- ISBN
- 099994388X
- Call Number
- 358.4 SHO
- Author
- Shores, Christopher F.
- Place of Publication
- Canada
- Publisher
- W. H. Smith Pub.
- Publication Date
- c1984
- Physical Description
- 128 p. : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 31 cm.
- Library Subject (LOC)
- Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force--History
- Canada--Armed Forces--History
- Notes
- Includes index.
Margaret Love at Royal Canadian Air Force barracks
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20374
- 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
- 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.
- 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
![Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force, [194-] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2019/2019_0040_0035_001.jpg?width=280)
Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15095
- 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
- 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.
- 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
![Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force, [194-] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2019/2019_0040_0035_001.jpg)
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
- 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
- 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
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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
- 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.
- 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
![Royal Canadian Air Force identity card, [1944] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Textual_Records/2019/2019_0040_0017_001.jpg?width=280)
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
- 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.
- 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
![Royal Canadian Air Force identity card, [1944] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Textual_Records/2019/2019_0040_0017_001.jpg)
Royal Canadian Air Force papers
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20319
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1941-1949
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- .5 cm textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondance documents between the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and Joseph Corsbie during his service 1941-1949. File includes details on his investiture ceremony March 5, 1949 as a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross; documents regarding enlistment with the RCAF and R…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- .5 cm textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondance documents between the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and Joseph Corsbie during his service 1941-1949. File includes details on his investiture ceremony March 5, 1949 as a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross; documents regarding enlistment with the RCAF and RCAF General orders.
- Accession Code
- BV020.31.42
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 1941-1949
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
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
- 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
- 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
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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
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 book
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a Royal Canadian Air Force Service Pay Book for Joseph Corsbie.
- 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
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
- 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
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
- 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"
- 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"
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Documents
RCAF pilot training records
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20355
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1943]
- Collection/Fonds
- Robert Leonard Love fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 8 p. textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Royal Canadian Air Force piolot training records including instructional docments titled "Pilot Bombing Training / Notes for Pupils"; "Aircraft Recognition", "Problems - Sheet 1", "Anson MK V Dinchy Drill - #1 G.R.S." and "Pyrotechnics - as used at No. R. & N.S.".
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Robert Leonard Love fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 8 p. textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Royal Canadian Air Force piolot training records including instructional docments titled "Pilot Bombing Training / Notes for Pupils"; "Aircraft Recognition", "Problems - Sheet 1", "Anson MK V Dinchy Drill - #1 G.R.S." and "Pyrotechnics - as used at No. R. & N.S.".
- Names
- Royal Canadian Air Force
- Responsibility
- Royal Canadian Air Force
- Accession Code
- BV023.24.2
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [1943]
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
RCAF reserve discharge certificate
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20379
- 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
- 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
- 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
![RCAF Sight Log Book, [1943] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Textual_Records/2023/2023_0024_0001_001.jpg?width=280)
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
- 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
![RCAF Sight Log Book, [1943] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Textual_Records/2023/2023_0024_0001_001.jpg)
![Application for enlistment or appointment to RCAF during transition period, [1945] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Textual_Records/2019/2019_0040_0041_001.jpg?width=280)
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
- 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.
- 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
![Application for enlistment or appointment to RCAF during transition period, [1945] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Textual_Records/2019/2019_0040_0041_001.jpg)
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
- 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.
- 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
badge
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91810
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.31.49
- Description
- Pin or badge for Royal Canadian Air Force - Operations Badge. the badge is gold in colour in the shape of a set of feathered wings with an "O" in the middle.
- The back has two threaded posts and a back plate.
- Object History
- Item belonged to Joseph “Joe” Hardcastle Cumberland Corsbie who served as a Navigator for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) between 1942 and 1945. He went on to be a BC Provincial MLA and later a Burnaby Municipal Council Member along with various other pursuits. See Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds for full biography.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Personal Symbols - - Status Symbols
- Object Term
- Insignia
Images
blazer crest
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact85528
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV014.33.4
- Description
- Royal Canadian Air Force Veteran's Blazer or Pocket crest. The crest is embroidered on to heavy felt with a canvas backing. The crest features an eagle in flight surrounded by the RCAF motto "PER ARDVA AD ASTRA" and the "ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE" embroidered below. At the top of the crests is the King's crown. On the back of the patch are three stud pins for affixing to a blazer pocket.
- Object History
- Thomas "Tom" Charles Mark was born in 1923 and grew up in New Westminster where his father operated a Shell gas station at 402 6th St. He went to High School at Oak Bay in Victoria. Mr. Mark joined the Canadian Air Force in World War Two and was a Corpral - Air Frame Mechanic. He met his wife Joan Patricia (Dunne) Mark (1924-1987) in England and married her in 1945 before they returned to Canada. Their son was born in 1947. Mark was an active community volunteer and awarded the Kushiro Cup as Citizen of the Year in 1995.
- Category
- 03. Personal Artifacts
- Classification
- Personal Symbols - - Status Symbols
- Object Term
- Insignia
- Measurements
- w: 9.5 cm h: 9.5 cm
Images
bracelet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91812
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.31.51
- Description
- Identification bracelet issued by Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The bracelet has an oval plaque attached to interlocking chain. Engraved on the obverse of the plaque is "J.H. Corsbie / J 89983". Above the engraving are pilot wings with blue and red enamel details.
- The reverse of the oval is engraved with "Honor Student / Courbe 65 / #7 I.T.S. R.C.A.F. / Dec. 1942 / STERLING BIRKS"
- Object History
- Item belonged to Joseph “Joe” Hardcastle Cumberland Corsbie who served as a Navigator for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) between 1942 and 1945. He went on to be a BC Provincial MLA and later a Burnaby Municipal Council Member along with various other pursuits. See Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds for full biography.
- Category
- 08. Communication Artifacts
- Classification
- Personal Symbols - - Personal Identification
- Object Term
- Bracelet, Identification
Images
button
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact79103
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV007.4.4
- Description
- Brass Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) buttons with image of eagle in flight and crown above.
- Object History
- Worn by Thomas Charles Mark, while serving in RCAF during WWII.
- Subjects
- Personal Symbols
Images
