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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"
Images
Less detail

printing block

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact49002
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV005.67.14
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV005.67.14
Description
Printing block; zinc or lead material mounted on wooden block with engraved metal stamp face; "CANADA CIVIL DEFENCE", crown and maple leaf design
Object History
Object used at the City of Burnaby print shop. Letterpress printing blocks were used by the print shop to create custom stationary.
Category
06.Tools & Equipment for Communication
Classification
Printing T&E - - Graphic Equipment
Object Term
Surface, Printing
Marks/Labels
CANADA CIVIL DEFENSE
Subjects
Emergency Measures - Civil Defence
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
City of Burnaby
Images
Less detail