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Joe Corsbie receiving Distinguished Flying Cross from Lieutenant Governor

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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 ; 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
Series
Joseph H.C. Corsbie RCAF records series
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).
Subjects
Ceremonies - Awards
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"
Royal Canadian Air Force
Banks, Charles Arthur
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"
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John Shaw

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Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 4.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Shaw in his air force uniform in front of a pig farm. An empty hay wagon and pig pen full of pigs are both visible in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1941]
Collection/Fonds
John Shaw fonds
Series
Military series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 4.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
485-016
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2005-15
2006-01
2007-18
Scope and Content
Photograph of John Shaw in his air force uniform in front of a pig farm. An empty hay wagon and pig pen full of pigs are both visible in the background.
Subjects
Occupations - Military Personnel
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Agricultural Tools and Equipment
Agriculture - Farms
Animals - Pigs
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Shaw, John Horace "Jack"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note on verso reads: "On a farm near Gl[?]"
Images
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