| Place | Europe: Western Front |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM13526.002 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Uniform |
| Physical description | Celluloid, Cotton, Metal, Wool gabardine |
| Maker |
Alexander |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England, Greater London, London |
| Date made | 1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
First pattern RAF trousers : Captain T E Gorman, Royal Air Force
Description
Royal Air Force officer's first pattern trousers. The trousers, made of saxe blue wool gabardine, are cut high at the back, and have a concealed fly with six celluloid buttons. Six larger celluloid buttons are located around the outside of the waistband for the attachment of braces. Each hip has an internal waist pocket with a vertical slash opening. There is an inset back pocket on the right rear secured by a button flap. A two-piece adjustment strap is sewn below the waist at the rear of the trousers and has a metal buckle with three claws. The waistband is lined with white cotton fabric, as are the pocket linings.
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History / Summary
Worn by Captain Thomas Edward 'Ted' Gorman, RAF. Born in Glen Innes, NSW in 1888, Gorman joined the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) in England in 1916. Gorman saw service over the Western Front with 12 Squadron and 49 Squadron, RFC and RAF for the next two years, returning to Australia in 1918.
He married Frances Maude Haines in October 1918. They raised a family of eight children and ran the successful 'Nangunia' property near Berrigan and later 'Fairchild' near Urong Creek, NSW. Ted Gorman died as a result of a car accident in 1955.