Pair of Physical Training running shorts : Corporal D Underwood, 33 Squadron RAAF

Place Oceania: Australia, New South Wales, Sydney, Richmond
Accession Number REL37612
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Uniform
Physical description Elastic, Nylon, Polyester-cotton
Maker Walkabout Leisurewear Pty Ltd
Place made Australia: Victoria
Date made c 2000
Conflict Period 2000-2009
Description

Pair of dark blue nylon running shorts with an elasticised waist, and medium blue tape piping to the hem of each leg, running up the side to the waist. The inside is lined with black poly-cotton. A full colour RAAF badge is embroidered directly onto the lower left leg.

History / Summary

Worn by A328239 Corporal David Underwood who served with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) from 8 August 2000 until 14 July 2007. After training, Underwood was posted to 37 Squadron in October 2001 where he provided maintenance on the squadron's Hercules C130J transporters until December 2004. He transferrred to 33 Squadron in January 2005, working on that squadron's Boeing B707 Air Refuellers until the end of his RAAF service.