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2020.9
Title
RAF Shorts in Gymnastic Blue
Date(s)
- 1950 (Creation)
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Pair of dark blue cotton twill shorts with elasticated waist. They fasten centre front with a short button fly that has two black horn buttons. Label in the back of the waistband with manufacturer and War Department 'broad arrow' marking.
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Label: SHORTS GYMNASTIC BLUE / Size 3 WAIST 34 INS / WM. McMULLAN & SONS, LTD. / 1950
Measurements:
Waist flat 15 inches, stretched 20 inches
Measurements:
Waist flat 15 inches, stretched 20 inches
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This style of military shorts were produced for the British Army and Royal Air Force. They are the same style as were worn during the Second World War and are often known as PT [Physical Training] Shorts.
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- Royal Air Force (Subject)