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coat
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91808
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.31.47
- Description
- Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) brown or khaki service coat, uniform jacket.
- The coat is single breasted with a four brass button closure. The buttons are embossed with the King's crown above an eagle volant affronte the head to the sinister. Below the eagle is "R.C.A.F."
- There are two upper breast pockets with button flaps and box pleats, and two lower pockets with button flaps.
- There is a "CANADA" shoulder flash on each shoulder. Above the left breast pocket is a badge with a single wing attached to an "O". The badge is the Observer badge also worn by Navigators.
- On each cuff there is a rank insignia of a single light blue or white stripe on a black background.
- 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
- Uniform, Military
- Measurements
- Height: 87.5 cm
- Width: 53 cm
- Subjects
- Clothing
- Clothing - Military Uniforms
Images
![Crashed aircraft, [1945] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2020/2020_0031_0008_001.jpg?width=280)
Crashed aircraft
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20329
- 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
- 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.
- 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
Images
![Crashed aircraft, [1945] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2020/2020_0031_0008_001.jpg)
![Elmer Wilson Martin, [194-] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2019/2019_0040_0036_001.jpg?width=280)
Elmer Wilson Martin
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15096
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [194-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 9.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin standing in front of a building with a sign which reads "C.T.O. Servicing Wing Oderly Rm". Elmer Martin is dressed in his military service uniform. Elmer served with the Royal Canadian Air Force as a airplance mechanic and pilot during World War II.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 9.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin standing in front of a building with a sign which reads "C.T.O. Servicing Wing Oderly Rm". Elmer Martin is dressed in his military service uniform. Elmer served with the Royal Canadian Air Force as a airplance mechanic and pilot during World War II.
- Accession Code
- BV019.40.36
- 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
![Elmer Wilson Martin, [194-] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2019/2019_0040_0036_001.jpg)
![Elmer Wilson Martinin RCAF uniform, [194-] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2019/2019_0040_0044_001.jpg?width=280)
Elmer Wilson Martinin RCAF uniform
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15098
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [194-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 11.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph portrait of Elmer Wilson Martin dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force military uniform.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 11.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph portrait of Elmer Wilson Martin dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force military uniform.
- Subjects
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Accession Code
- BV019.40.44
- 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
![Elmer Wilson Martinin RCAF uniform, [194-] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2019/2019_0040_0044_001.jpg)
![Elmer Wilson Martin with Reta and man, [194-] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2019/2019_0040_0037_001.jpg?width=280)
Elmer Wilson Martin with Reta and man
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15097
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [194-]
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 6.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force military uniform. He is standing with his wife, Ellen "Reta" Martin and an unidentified man (may be Elmer's father, William Henry Martin or his brother, Wilbert Martin). The group is standing in front of a concrete railing.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 6.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force military uniform. He is standing with his wife, Ellen "Reta" Martin and an unidentified man (may be Elmer's father, William Henry Martin or his brother, Wilbert Martin). The group is standing in front of a concrete railing.
- Names
- Martin, Elmer Wilson
- Royal Canadian Air Force
- Martin, Ellen Renatta "Reta" Boyd
- Martin, William Henry
- Martin, Willbert Maurice "Bert"
- Accession Code
- BV019.40.37
- 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
![Elmer Wilson Martin with Reta and man, [194-] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2019/2019_0040_0037_001.jpg)
![E.W. Martin at banquet, [1945] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2019/2019_0040_0032_001.jpg?width=280)
E.W. Martin at banquet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15092
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1945]
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin (standing) at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer is dressed in his military uniform with other members in uniform seated at a table beside him. A group of men and a large mural are visible on a stage behind them.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin (standing) at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer is dressed in his military uniform with other members in uniform seated at a table beside him. A group of men and a large mural are visible on a stage behind them.
- Accession Code
- BV019.40.32
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [1945]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- February 8, 2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
![E.W. Martin at banquet, [1945] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2019/2019_0040_0032_001.jpg)
![E.W. Martin at banquet, [1945] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2019/2019_0040_0033_001.jpg?width=280)
E.W. Martin at banquet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15093
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1945]
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin (third from left) at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer is dressed in his military uniform with other members in uniform seated at a long table beside him. A large mural is visible on a stage behind them. The table has long white table cl…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin (third from left) at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer is dressed in his military uniform with other members in uniform seated at a long table beside him. A large mural is visible on a stage behind them. The table has long white table cloths and saw horse supports are visible underneath. A sign on the wall, hanging beneath a portrait of an unidentified man, advertises a dance at the I.O.O.F. hall.
- Accession Code
- BV019.40.33
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [1945]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- February 8, 2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
![E.W. Martin at banquet, [1945] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2019/2019_0040_0033_001.jpg)
![E.W. Martin at banquet, [1945] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2019/2019_0040_0034_001.jpg?width=280)
E.W. Martin at banquet
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15094
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1945]
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a group of men at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer Martin is identified seated third from left at the head table with a white cloth. Elmer and others at the table are dressed in military uniforms. The table has long white table cloths and saw horse support…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of a group of men at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer Martin is identified seated third from left at the head table with a white cloth. Elmer and others at the table are dressed in military uniforms. The table has long white table cloths and saw horse supports are visible underneath. Two other tables on either side of the hall include men in military and civilian dress. A large mural is visible on a stage at the back of the room. A sign on the wall, hanging beneath a portrait of an unidentified man, advertises a dance at the I.O.O.F. hall.
- Accession Code
- BV019.40.34
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [1945]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- February 8, 2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
![E.W. Martin at banquet, [1945] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2019/2019_0040_0034_001.jpg)
![E.W. Martin with parents and child, [between 1939 and 1945] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2019/2019_0037_0019_001.jpg?width=280)
E.W. Martin with parents and child
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15044
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [between 1939 and 1945]
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 6 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph portrait of Elmer Martin Wilson dressed in a Royal Canadian Air Force uniform and standing with his father, William Henry Martin and mother, Bethia Martin (nee Snell). William Henry Martin is holding a young child. They are standing outside of Hiawatha Lodge, Manatou Saskatchewan.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 6 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph portrait of Elmer Martin Wilson dressed in a Royal Canadian Air Force uniform and standing with his father, William Henry Martin and mother, Bethia Martin (nee Snell). William Henry Martin is holding a young child. They are standing outside of Hiawatha Lodge, Manatou Saskatchewan.
- Names
- Martin, Elmer Wilson
- Royal Canadian Air Force
- Martin, William Henry
- Martin, Bethia "Bertie" Snell
- Accession Code
- BV019.37.19
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [between 1939 and 1945]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- February 4, 2021
- Scale
- 100
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- See also BV019.37.16
- Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Mr. E.W. Martin / & his mom & Dad"
Images
![E.W. Martin with parents and child, [between 1939 and 1945] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2019/2019_0037_0019_001.jpg)
Flight training notebook
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20357
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1943]
- Collection/Fonds
- Robert Leonard Love fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 notebook ; red cardstock cover, coil bound ; 23.5 x 19 cm
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a coilbound notebook used by Flight Officer Robert Leonard Love while attending Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flying training school at RCAF Station Summerside Prince Edward Island. Notebook includes handwritten entries created by Robert Leonard Love.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Robert Leonard Love fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 notebook ; red cardstock cover, coil bound ; 23.5 x 19 cm
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a coilbound notebook used by Flight Officer Robert Leonard Love while attending Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flying training school at RCAF Station Summerside Prince Edward Island. Notebook includes handwritten entries created by Robert Leonard Love.
- Creator
- Love, Robert Leonard "Bob"
- Names
- Royal Canadian Air Force
- Accession Code
- BV023.24.4
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [1943]
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of item
Flight training notes
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20358
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1943]
- Collection/Fonds
- Robert Leonard Love fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 2 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of training notes taken by Robert Leonard Love while attending Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flying training school at RCAF Station Summerside Prince Edward Island.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Robert Leonard Love fonds
- Description Level
- File
- Physical Description
- 2 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of training notes taken by Robert Leonard Love while attending Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flying training school at RCAF Station Summerside Prince Edward Island.
- Creator
- Love, Robert Leonard "Bob"
- Names
- Royal Canadian Air Force
- Accession Code
- BV023.24.5
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [1943]
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Notes
- Title based on contents of file
![Joe Corsbie receiving Distinguished Flying Cross from Lieutenant Governor, [1945] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2020/2020_0031_0014_001.jpg?width=280)
Joe Corsbie receiving Distinguished Flying Cross from Lieutenant Governor
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20293
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [1945]
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 12 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie receiving his Distinguished Flying Cross from Lieutenant Governor Charles A. Banks. Flying Officer Joseph Corsbie was decorated for his actions on December 31, 1944 when his aircraft was severly damaged by enemy fighter aircraft, members of the crew were woun…
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 12 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie receiving his Distinguished Flying Cross from Lieutenant Governor Charles A. Banks. Flying Officer Joseph Corsbie was decorated for his actions on December 31, 1944 when his aircraft was severly damaged by enemy fighter aircraft, members of the crew were wounded and the captain had difficulty controlling the aircraft which was forced to make a crash landing at RAF Manston (England).
- Accession Code
- BV020.31.14
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [1945]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 19-09-2023
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Stamp in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "R.C.A.F. PHOTOGRAPH / CROWN COPYRIGHT / NEGATIVE / no_PLE_1433_Unit_N.W.AC."
- Note in pencil reads: To_J.H.Corsbie"
Images
![Joe Corsbie receiving Distinguished Flying Cross from Lieutenant Governor, [1945] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2020/2020_0031_0014_001.jpg)
![Joseph H.C. Corsbie, [c. 1945] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2020/2020_0031_0011_001.jpg?width=280)
Joseph H.C. Corsbie
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20290
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [c. 1945]
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph: b&w ; 10.5 x 7.5 cm mounted on folded matt 11 x 17.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph portrait of First Officer Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force uniform.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph: b&w ; 10.5 x 7.5 cm mounted on folded matt 11 x 17.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph portrait of First Officer Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force uniform.
- Accession Code
- BV020.31.11
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [c. 1945]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 19-09-2023
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
![Joseph H.C. Corsbie, [c. 1945] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2020/2020_0031_0011_001.jpg)
![Joseph H.C. Corsbie, [between 1942 and 1945] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2020/2020_0031_0006_001.jpg?width=280)
Joseph H.C. Corsbie
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20327
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [between 1942 and 1945]
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 23.5 x 18 cm (sight) in matt 34 x 26 cm mounted in portfolio 35 x 53 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph portrait of First Officer Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force uniform.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 23.5 x 18 cm (sight) in matt 34 x 26 cm mounted in portfolio 35 x 53 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph portrait of First Officer Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force uniform.
- Subjects
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Accession Code
- BV020.31.6
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [between 1942 and 1945]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 19-09-2023
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
![Joseph H.C. Corsbie, [between 1942 and 1945] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2020/2020_0031_0006_001.jpg)
![Joseph H. Corsbie and British Commonwealth Air Training class, [between 1942 and 1945] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2020/2020_0031_0005_001.jpg?width=280)
Joseph H. Corsbie and British Commonwealth Air Training class
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20326
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [between 1942 and 1945]
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 8.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie and his RCAF (British Commonwealth Air Training) class posing together in front of an Avro Anson aircraft on the tarmac. Joe Corsbie is identified standing in the centre of the middle row.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 8.5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie and his RCAF (British Commonwealth Air Training) class posing together in front of an Avro Anson aircraft on the tarmac. Joe Corsbie is identified standing in the centre of the middle row.
- Accession Code
- BV020.31.5
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [between 1942 and 1945]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 19-09-2023
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
![Joseph H. Corsbie and British Commonwealth Air Training class, [between 1942 and 1945] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2020/2020_0031_0005_001.jpg)
![Joseph H. Corsbie and RCAF crew, [between 1942 and 1945] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2020/2020_0031_0001_001.jpg?width=280)
Joseph H. Corsbie and RCAF crew
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20287
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [between 1942 and 1945]
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 13.3 x 8.3 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photographic postcard of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie (second from right) with his Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flying crew while they were stationed overseas. The group of five men are all dressed in uniforms and standing together in a field. Buildings are visible behind them.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 13.3 x 8.3 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photographic postcard of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie (second from right) with his Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flying crew while they were stationed overseas. The group of five men are all dressed in uniforms and standing together in a field. Buildings are visible behind them.
- Accession Code
- BV020.31.1
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [between 1942 and 1945]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 2023-09-19
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Print on verso of postcard reads: "Skeg Card Kiosk, The Pier, Skegness. / POST CARD / COMMUNICATION _ADDRESS ONLY"
Images
![Joseph H. Corsbie and RCAF crew, [between 1942 and 1945] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2020/2020_0031_0001_001.jpg)
![Joseph H. Corsbie and RCAF crew with aircraft, [between 1942 and 1945] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2020/2020_0031_0002_001.jpg?width=280)
Joseph H. Corsbie and RCAF crew with aircraft
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20330
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [between 1942 and 1945]
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 8 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie with his Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) crew on the tarmac in front of an aircraft (Lancaster). Joe Corsbie is second from the left.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 8 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie with his Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) crew on the tarmac in front of an aircraft (Lancaster). Joe Corsbie is second from the left.
- Accession Code
- BV020.31.2
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [between 1942 and 1945]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 2023-09-19
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
![Joseph H. Corsbie and RCAF crew with aircraft, [between 1942 and 1945] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2020/2020_0031_0002_001.jpg)
Joseph H. Corsbie RCAF records series
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20332
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- 1942-1945
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Physical Description
- 13 photographs + 1 book + 10 maps + 2 cm textual records
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of documents and photographs relating to Joseph (Joe) Hardcastle Cumberland Corsbie's service and training with the Royal Canadian Air Force between 1942 and 1945.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Physical Description
- 13 photographs + 1 book + 10 maps + 2 cm textual records
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of documents and photographs relating to Joseph (Joe) Hardcastle Cumberland Corsbie's service and training with the Royal Canadian Air Force between 1942 and 1945.
- Subjects
- Wars - World War, 1939-1945
- Accession Code
- BV020.31
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- 1942-1945
- Media Type
- Textual Record
- Photograph
- Cartographic Material
- Notes
- Title based on contents of series
![Joseph H. Corsbie with man on Hastings Street, [between 1942 and 1945] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2020/2020_0031_0003_001.jpg?width=280)
Joseph H. Corsbie with man on Hastings Street
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20331
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Date
- [between 1942 and 1945]
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 18 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie in his Royal Canadian Airforce uniform standing together with an unidentified man on the sidewalk on Hastings Street, Vancouver. The National Clothes Shop (for men) is visible behind located at 217 West Hastings in Vancouver.
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Collection/Fonds
- Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 18 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie in his Royal Canadian Airforce uniform standing together with an unidentified man on the sidewalk on Hastings Street, Vancouver. The National Clothes Shop (for men) is visible behind located at 217 West Hastings in Vancouver.
- Geographic Access
- Vancouver
- Accession Code
- BV020.31.3
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No known restrictions
- Date
- [between 1942 and 1945]
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Scan Resolution
- 600
- Scan Date
- 2023-09-19
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
Images
![Joseph H. Corsbie with man on Hastings Street, [between 1942 and 1945] thumbnail](/media/hpo/_Data/_BVM_Images/2020/2020_0031_0003_001.jpg)
medals
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact91809
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV020.31.48
- Description
- Medal ribbon bar with 6 medals. Medals from left to right:
- Distinguished Flying Cross: Silver cross, the vertical arms of the cross has the image of airplane propellers. The horizontal arms of the cross have wings. In the centre of the cross is a circle with a crown on top and "RAF" in the centre. The reverse has the Royal Cypher in the centre "GVI" and 1918. Engraved at the bottom of the cross is 1945. The ribbon is white and purple stripes on the diagonal.
- 1939-1945 Star: Six pointed star, the obverse has a design of the Royal and Imperial cypher below a crown. The cypher is surrounded by the text "The 1939 - 1945 Star". The ribbon consists of three equal stripes of light blue, red, and dark blue
- France and Germany Star: Six pointed star, the obverse has a design of the Royal and Imperial cypher below a crown. The cypher is surrounded by the text "The France and Germany Star". The ribbon consists of stripes of blue, white, red, white, and blue.
- Defence Medal: Circular silver medal, the obverse shows the side profile of King George VI, facing left. The text around the profile is "GEORGIVS VI D: BR: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP." The reverse of the medal is a Royal crown above an oak tree, flanked by a lion and a lioness. The top left has the date "1939" and the top right has "1945". The text below is "THE DEFENCE / MEDAL". The ribbon is a light green with a central stripe of orange and a narrow black stripe in the middle of the green.
- Canadian Volunteer Service Medal: Circular silver medal, The obverse shows seven marching figures representing the men and women of the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Nursing service. Around the edge of the medal is the text "1939 CANADA 1945 VOLUNTARY SERVICE VOLONTAIRE". The reverse of the medal shows the Canadian coat of arms. This side is tarnished or scuffed. The ribbon has a stripe of royal blue in the centre flanked by two equal stripes of scarlet and dark green.
- War Medal 1939-1945: Circular silver medal, the obverse shows a crown profile of King George VI, facing left. Text circling the profile is "GEORGIVS VI D : BR : OMN : REX ET INDIAE IMP:". The reverse shows a lion standing on the body of a double headed dragon. The dragon's heads are of an eagle and a dragon. At the top right are the dates "1939/1940". The ribbon has seven stripes of red, blue, and white.
- 100th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada: Circular silver medal, the obverse has Queen Elizabeth II's royal cypher on top of a maple leaf. Surrounding the cypher is "CONFEDERATION CANADA CONFEDERATION". The reverse has the Canadian Coat of Arms with "1867 - 1967" below. The ribbon is white with thin red stripes and two thicker red stripes on the edges.
- 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 - - Achievement Symbols
- Object Term
- Medal, Commemorative
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