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23-554: The Vancouver Folk Music Festival (VFMF), founded in 1978, is an outdoor multistage music festival, located at Jericho Beach Park on the west side of Vancouver , British Columbia. It takes place annually on the third weekend of July, drawing over 30,000 attendees each year. The festival has attracted artists from across the world, including Adam Cohen , Ani Difranco , Utah Phillips , Pete Seeger , Tuvan throat singers , Sarah Harmer , Veda Hille , Feist , K'naan , and Ferron , among many others. The Vancouver Folk Music Festival
46-543: A Vancouver beach, is located west of the seaside neighbourhood of Kitsilano . It is surrounded by Jericho Beach Park, a grassy area with a pond, which is a picnic destination. Jericho Beach is the home of the Jericho Sailing Centre Association. The name Jericho Beach is from Jericho Charlie, Shenáwtsut, who owned a cedar long house on these lands. https://syc.vancouver.ca/projects/jericho-lands/jericho-lands-policy-statement.pdf The beach
69-461: A single screw post to fasten onto the uniform, whereas the NCO versions were manufactured with double loops. First authorized and issued in late 1918 or early 1919, this pilots' double wing was made in a style similar to the officer's cap and collar badges. It consisted of a copper back with overlays of two silver wings with a silver "CAF" monogram superimposed over a copper maple leaf. Black felt covered
92-572: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Canadian Air Force (1920%E2%80%931924) The Canadian Air Force (CAF) was the initial, non-permanent peacetime air force formed by Canada after the First World War . When the Air Board was formed in 1919 to manage Canadian aviation, one of its responsibilities was air defence; the CAF was formed to meet this responsibility. The CAF
115-539: Is a park that is near Jericho Beach. The park includes a pond, a tennis court, and many picnic areas. Along with Locarno Beach Park (which is a park adjacent to Jericho Beach Park), Jericho Beach Park is home to many rabbits and other animals. Jericho Beach Flying Boat Station was the first Canadian Air Force station in British Columbia and, in 1924 when the Canadian Air Force became '"Royal",
138-617: Is home to concessions, soccer and baseball fields, picnic tables, public washrooms, among other amenities like beach volleyball nets. Also, there are lifeguards on duty for beach safety from late May to early September. It is home to the Jericho Works Yard for the Vancouver Parks Board, a youth hostel, the annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival and the Jericho Sailing Centre. Jericho Beach Park
161-713: The Chief of the General Staff and the other functions of the Air Board (regulation of civil aviation , aviation technical services, and civil government flying operations) were reorganized under the Director. The six civil air stations previously under the Air Board's Director of Flying Operations ( Vancouver , High River , Victoria Beach , Ottawa , Roberval , and Dartmouth ) were redesignated CAF units effective 25 November 1922. The first Air Officer Commanding of
184-799: The "Royal" prefix. In 1923, after the CAF was reorganized when the Department of National Defence was formed, formal application was made and the title was granted in February 1923. The Canadian government finally approved of the title thirteen months later, and on April 1, 1924, The Royal Canadian Air Force became official. The original uniform was a dark blue serge cut in army style with white shirts worn by officers. Army metal rank insignia and chevrons were worn but used Royal Air Force titles. There were 10 major varieties of metal insignia - six cap and four collar types. These types consisted of styles for officers and NCOs . For both cap and collar badges,
207-441: The Canadian Air Force was Arthur Kellam Tylee with the formation authorised an initial provisional strength of one Wing Commander , one Flight Lieutenant , one Warrant Officer , one Flight Sergeant and one Sergeant. In June 1920 the provisional strength of 1.340 officers and 3905 airmen (non commissioned officers and other ranks) was authorised. In 1922, the CAF's Inspector-General Sir Willoughby Gwatkin began advocating for
230-495: The back and a brass metal support strip was added under the fasteners. The design of the wings made the structure fragile. While there appears to be two die sets of the most common version of these wings, an uncommon and distinct variety has drooped wings relative to the central portion. Some versions are marked with the name of the manufacturer, "CaronBros" on one wing tip of the back copper plate. Two examples are illustrated, neither with any maker marks, and both 2nd issue from
253-434: The collection of AVM A.E. Godfrey during his tenure with the CAF. He had one set gold- and silver-plated, probably to be worn on a dress uniform at the time. A replica set of several of the early 1920s insignia patterns were manufactured in 1967. The strike quality does not match the originals, but to the untrained eye, they can appear to have originated from the 1920s production. The pilots wing in this replica set retains
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#1732775707495276-442: The crown was again attached at one point and attached to the back copper plate. All officers' cap and collar insignia were initially backed in black felt. Cap badges were fastened with double loops which were held in place with a cotter pin. Officers' models for the peaked cap used a brass metal support strip under the crown wire to strengthen the badge and to keep it flush against the cap. Both 1st and 2nd issue officer's collars had
299-508: The event was changed to take place the third weekend of July at Jericho Beach . Late in the year, the Vancouver Folk Music Festival Society was established as a non-profit organization and given control of future versions of the festival. In early years, the organization operated a dedicated record label called Festival Records. The 46th annual festival was held July 14–16, 2023. The 42nd annual festival
322-673: The first Royal Canadian Air Force station in the province. It operated from 1920–1947. An educational monument at the Jericho Beach Flying Boat Station was installed by 801 (Vancouver) Wing, Air Force Association of Canada; Air Crew Association (Vancouver Branch); Air Force Officers Association and the British Columbia Veterans Commemorative Association. The old headquarters building is now used by 39 Canadian Brigade Group . This Vancouver -related article
345-419: The motto (Sic Itur Ad Astra). The initial issue of these badges, designed and available in late 1918 or early 1919, was without the motto. In early 1920, dress regulations were revised and the insignia began incorporating the motto into a scroll at the bottom of both cap and collar badges. The collar insignia mirror the construction of the cap badges (with or without motto). Cap badges were designed for either
368-406: The officers' issue consisted of a copper base overlaid with a copper maple leaf and silver wings. A silver "CAF" monogram overlaid the maple leaf and was attached to the copper base. Except for the silver CAF overlay, the NCO issue was cast as a single component in silver gilded metal. A feature of all officers' badges is red woven silk in the crown. Cap and collars were issued with or without
391-407: The wedge (field service) cap or the peaked cap for service dress. The first issue (type 1) for both officers' and NCO's cap badges (without motto) had a crown that was mounted to the top of the maple leaf at a single point. The second issue (type 2) for the smaller wedge/field cap for both officers and NCOs had the crown attached to the wings for additional support. For the larger peaked cap versions,
414-750: Was formed in 1914 to provide service in Europe during the First World War . In 1918, a contingent of two squadrons known as the Canadian Air Force was formed as another attempt to provide a Canadian military aviation presence in Europe during the First World War. This new CAF began as a small non-permanent air militia set up and managed by the Air Board. Its purpose was to give refresher air and ground courses to veterans and operated at Camp Borden . The courses were to be 28 days long and were meant to be given every two years. The training scheme
437-770: Was founded in 1978 by Mitch Podolak and Colin Gorrie, who also helped establish the Winnipeg Folk Festival; Ernie Fladell and Franz Fitzgibbon, employees at the City of Vancouver's social planning department; and Gary Cristall, who coordinated the event. The inaugural festival took place from August 11 through 13, 1978 in Stanley Park , and an estimated 10,000 people were in attendance. Performers included Mary McCaslin and Jim Ringer, Odetta , Stan Rogers . Leon Redbone , Leon Bibb , and John Hammond . In 1979,
460-657: Was held July 15–17, 2011. The 33rd annual festival was held July 16–18, 2010. Artists included: The 32nd annual festival was held on July 17–19, 2009. The 31st annual festival was held from July 18–20, 2008. Artists included: The 30th annual festival was held from July 13–15, 2007. The 29th annual VFMF was held from July 14–16, 2006. The 1st annual festival was held August 11–13, 1978. 49°16′19″N 123°11′31″W / 49.272°N 123.192°W / 49.272; -123.192 Jericho Beach Jericho Beach , known originally as iy'a'l'mexw in Squamish ,
483-431: Was held July 19–21, 2019. The 41st annual festival was held July 13–16, 2018. The 40th annual festival was held July 13–16, 2017. The 39th annual festival was held July 15–17, 2016. The 38th annual festival was held July 17–19, 2015. The 37th annual festival was held July 18–20, 2014. The 36th annual festival was held July 19–21, 2013. The 35th annual festival was held July 13–15, 2012. The 34th annual festival
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#1732775707495506-676: Was officially retitled the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) on 12 March 1923, and then dissolved on 31 March 1924 to allow the permanent Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) to be formed the following day. Prior to 1920, Canadian airmen flew with the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service . Canada had tried to implement two other relatively independent "air forces" before 1920. The Canadian Aviation Corps , consisting of one aircraft,
529-491: Was short-lived, however, and training was ended on 31 March 1922. Between 1920 and 1922, 1,271 airmen and 550 officers completed training at Camp Borden. In 1922, the Air Board was merged with the Department of Militia and Defence and the Department of Naval Service to form the Department of National Defence , officially effective 1 January 1923. Under the new organization, the Director of the Canadian Air Force reported to
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