Original 1951 Dated RAF Ordinary Airman's Trousers - Size 23 - 29x30

A good original pair of RAF Ordinary Airman's trousers made in 1951 which are identical to wartime pattern.

This pattern of trousers came into use with the RAF during the 1930s and stayed in service well into the 1950s. The trousers feature a fishtail back, a slash pocket to each hip and black coloured plastic brace buttons around the outside of the trousers. The fly fastens with buttons which are also black plastic.

The original label is still present inside the trousers and is bright and legible. It states the size as No.23 which is designed to fit a 34-35" waist. The manufacturer's name is marked as 'J. Compton Sons & Webb Ltd' below which is the War Department broad arrow marking and the 1951 date.

The trousers have been taken in to make them a smaller waist size. The original material is still present meaning they could be let out again. The trousers will suit someone of around a 29" waist and when laid flat measure -

Waist - 14 1/2"
Inside leg - 30"

The trousers are in good condition with some signs of wear and use. There is one small moth nip to the crotch which is illustrated in picture 5. This could be repaired. Overall they are a very wearable pair of trousers but are a vintage, pre-worn item with some small issues consummate with age.

All in all a good pair of RAF OA trousers dating from just after the Second World War. They would fill a gap in a collection or could be used for re-enactment.   

This is a vintage item which is 'sold as seen'