Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| scan0001 | Wing stay for use with Bensport flared front wings. | ||
| View original record | 1369 BX. FROM DA. C. to SG. WOR. HS. E. HDY. BENSPORT FRONT WINGS. Herewith is N. sqn. 3732., shewing a 3rd. wing stay for use with the flared type of front wing. DA. [Stamp reads: RECEIVED APR 12… | ||
| scan0002 | Alternative wing design for a Bentley vehicle. | ||
| View original record | 1369 To Ev. from Hs/Rn. c. to Wor. c. to C. Hs/Rn.5/KT.2.6.33. ALTERNATIVE WING DESIGN - BENTLEY. In view of the fact that 1.B.III will probably be running the next 10,000 miles in France in three… | ||
| scan0003 | Design, aerodynamics, and production considerations for cycle-type wings on Bentley cars. | ||
| View original record | 1369 TO E. from EV. LID EV4/15.7.33. COPY TO Sd. WDR. Be. Hs. Ex. CYCLE TYPE WINGS. BENTLEY. The term cycle type wings when used in this memo is meant to refer to cycle type wings which are mounted on… | ||
| scan0004 | The impracticality of cycle type wings and potential modifications for a 100 m.p.h. Bentley. | ||
| View original record | To E.V. from E. E.1/HP.18.7.33. c.c. Mr. W.O.R. HS. Cpt. Eyston. Cycle Type Wings - Bentley EV.4/15.7.33. With regard to the above, we understand that this type of wing which turns with the wheel is… | ||
| scan0005 | Advising against the use of cycle type wings on Bentley cars due to issues experienced by Lagonda. | ||
| View original record | 1369 To LV from Sg. Copy to E.Wor.Hs. Carb.Bn. re Cycle Type Wings - Bentley. Sg3/E19.7.33 Referring to E.1/HP.18.7.33 in view of what E. says, it rather looks as if we had better give up the idea of… | ||
| scan0006 | Aerodynamic efficiency and practical issues of cycle-type wings for a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 1369 EV. c. to Sg. Wor, c. " A. Hs. c. " DA. Dn. HS. Cx5/KWE1.7.38. Dict.20.7.38. re- Cycle Ty. Wings - Bentley. If the wings do not turn with the wheels then we should presumably have the wheel when… | ||
| scan0007 | Design of cycle type wings for a Bentley, addressing issues of mud slinging and wind resistance. | ||
| View original record | 1369 Cx. Copy to Sg. Nor. P. Hs. Dr. Br. RV3/UL.25.7.33. re: Cycle Type Wings Bentley. With reference to your Cx3/KN21.7.33, we agree with your suggestion that if the cycle type wings are not attached… | ||
| scan0008 | Response regarding the experimental fitting of cycle-type wings on a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 1369 Hy. c. to Gm. Wor. H. Hs. Der Dhv Cx11/ES.27.7.33. re; Cycle Type Wings - Bentley. In reply to your MS/IH.25.7.33 - I do not think it matters what car these are put on for experimental and test… | ||
| scan0009 | Schedules and illustrations for cycle-type wings on the 100 M.P.H. Bensport model. | ||
| View original record | RHC 1369 To HY. from Ea. Da.1/HP.8.9.33. c. Nor-B. Hs. Hsy. 100 M.P.H. Bensport - Cycle Type Wings. Herewith are N. Sch. 3812, 3813, 3815 and 3816. N. Sch. 3812 has already been issued and details of… | ||
| scan0010 | Condition of front wings, their replacement, and the potential of rust-proofed steel wings. | ||
| View original record | 1369 To Hs.....from Ev. Copy to Sg. Wor. E. Hn. re:- FRONT WINGS. You will see from a memo to Messrs. Park Ward & Co., that we are suggesting that you might agree to send to them the wings now on… | ||
| scan0011 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. confirming the fitting of new front wings with stone shields to a Bentley Experimental Saloon. | ||
| View original record | COPY for Hs. 1369 DODD Ev3/IH.131233. 13th December, 1933. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, N.W. 10. Dear Sirs, re:- Wings for Bentley Saloon 1-B-3. We wish to confirm that… | ||
| scan0012 | Delivery, mounting, and painting of front wings for model I.B.3. | ||
| View original record | 1369 DODD TO. HS. FROM EV. EVI/14.12.33. COPY TO HS/Dodd. FRONT WINGS. I.B.3. By a special arrangement with the wing makers, Messrs Park Ward & Co. Ltd., are hopeful of being able to send the front… | ||
| scan0013 | Faults on a Bentley 10,000 miles Trials Car, specifically regarding the wings, footwells, and seat runners. | ||
| View original record | 1369 File To E. from Hs/FD. c. to Ev. Hs/FD.1/KW18.12.33. Re 1-B-4 Bentley 10,000 miles Trials Car. -------------------------- We are returning the front wings of the above car to Messrs. Park Ward… | ||
| scan0014 | Two failures of wing stays on a Bentley, detailing the causes and a recommendation. | ||
| View original record | 1369 To E. From Hs/GWH. Hs/GWH.11/KW21.12.33. Re: Wing Stays on Bentley. --------------------- There have been two failures of wing stays. On the near side the rear stay broke at the sharp bend of the… | ||
| scan0015 | Safety concerns and testing requirements for cycle type wings on a Bentley speed model. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from Sg. Copy to Wor.E.Cx. [text struck through] re Bentley. Sg23/E2.1.34 [Handwritten text at top] 1369 GRX See me Hs Referring to the question of cycle type wings which appear to be wanted by… | ||
| scan0016 | Request to prepare a front axle with wing stays for testing cycle type wing fixings on a Bumper Chassis. | ||
| View original record | To RHC, from Hs/Gry. 1369 Hs/Gry.16/KW5.1.34. Cycle Type Wings. ------------------- Mr Pinn sel 't Will you please put in hand a Front Axle with wing stays to N.Scheme 3894, in order to test out cycle… | ||
| scan0017 | From Sg. to Hs. requesting a reply regarding cycle type wings for a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | 1369 To Hs. from Sg. re Bentley. Sg6/E9.1.34 Referring to Sg23/E2.1.34 I am waiting to settle up with Mr.Fedden about these cycle type wings and should be glad if you would let me have a reply. Sg.… | ||
| scan0018 | Producing and testing new alloy steel stays for cycle-type wings intended for a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. From Hs. 1369 Hs.11/MJ.11.1.34. CYCLE-TYPE WINGS FOR BENTLEY. We have produced a set of cycle type wings for the Bentley which we intend running on the bumper. The point which is likely to give… | ||
| scan0019 | Parts list with instructions for modifying the front axle, wings, and wing stays on a Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | c. Hs/Mr.Grylls. GRY 1369 BY/HEB8/M.12.1.34. BENTLEY CHASSIS. FRONT AXLE SEC:7040. WINGS, AND WING STAYS SEC:7001. CYCLE TYPE WINGS TO "N"SCH:3894. Please receive herewith two Blue Prints of each of… | ||
| scan0020 | Progress of bumper tests on cycle-type wing stays for Mr. Fedden's new chassis. | ||
| View original record | Hs. at W. GRY 1369 See me B.189.AE - FEDDEN Hn3/I/24-1-34. Dictated 23-1-34. Sg. has asked us to keep in touch with you on the question of cycle type wing stays for the above. We understand that you… | ||
| scan0021 | Front wing dithering on a Bentley and the improvements made. | ||
| View original record | 1369 To Sg. from Ha/GWH. c. to Wor. c. to E. c. to By. c. to RF. c. to Hx. Ha/GWH.11/KW.27.1.34. Front Wing Dithering on Bentley. -------------------------------- We have had two cases of front wing… | ||
| scan0022 | Front wing dithering issues on Bentley production cars. | ||
| View original record | HARD FINISH 1369 Jnr.Lillie Hall c. Bn SE Wop -- Hs -- EP7/MH 29.1.34 re BENTLEYS - FRONT WING DITHERING ********************** With reference to your report on the first two production cars, i.e.… | ||
| scan0023 | Production difficulties with wing stays for cycle-type wings and the revised schedule for bump tests. | ||
| View original record | 1369 W/S - Hn. Hs/Gry.14/KW.29.1.34. B.189.AE. FEDDON. We have met with a certain amount of difficulty in producing wing stays for cycle type wings. We have therefore had to obtain forgings and expect… | ||
| scan0024 | Issues with Bentley cycle type wings and their spring steel stays. | ||
| View original record | 1369 To Ev. from Hs/Gry. c. to By. c. to Hn. Hs/Gry.S/KW.7.2.34. Cycle Type Wings - Bentley. --------------------- We have encountered a trouble with these wings owing to the use of stays in spring… | ||
| scan0025 | Standard shape and fitting of cycle-type wings for a Bentley. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten: COPY Handwritten: 1369 TO HS/Gry. from EV. COPY TO HN. (HN has been struck through) CYCLE TYPE WINGS. BENTLEY. Re Hs/Gry.8/KW.7.2.34. we think that you may assume with safety that the… | ||
| scan0026 | Experiments with cycle-type front wings on Bentley chassis B-157-AE and B-189-AE. | ||
| View original record | BY. Slt. HWT/Skn. Hs. GRLY 1369 D/BP32/OG15-2-34. Re: Bentley chassis No. B-157-AE and B-189-AE. Sales Dept. point out that they are hoping, as a result of experiments now being made by 'Hs', that it… | ||
| scan0027 | Requirement for new stub axles and wing stays for Bentley Chassis B.157-AE and B.189-AE. | ||
| View original record | D/BP. c. Bft. c. EWT/Slm. c. Hs. 1369 BY/Cgh. 2/G. 21. 2. 34. BENTLEY CHASSIS - B.157-AE and B.189-AE. ------------------------------------------ With reference to D/BP.32/OG.15.2.34. the Experimental… | ||
| scan0028 | The material for Bentley Cycle Type wings, suggesting a change to mild steel for the stays. | ||
| View original record | 1369 To RHC) To Hs.)from Da. C.E. By. EV. Da.1/HP.26.2.34. Bentley Cycle Type Wings. Referring to N. Sch.3894, wing stays for Cycle Type Wings, the inner stays, bolted to the pivot are intended to be… | ||
| scan0029 | Complaint of rigidity at the wing attachment by adding an outer pressing to the Bentley Wing Stays. | ||
| View original record | 1369 Me. from Sft. cc Wor. cc H. cc Bye Sft4/BH.28.2.34. With reference to memo' Wor4/T26.1.34, dealing with Bn's complaint of the absence of rigidity at the attachment of the wings, we have made up… | ||
| scan0030 | The use of mild steel instead of spring steel for Bentley Cycle Type wing stays. | ||
| View original record | 1369 To RHC) To Hs.) from Da. C.E. By. EV. Da.1/HP.26.2.34. Bentley Cycle Type Wings. Referring to N. Sch.3894, wing stays for Cycle Type Wings, the inner stays, bolted to the pivot are intended to be… | ||
| scan0031 | Instructions to produce and fit cycle-type front mud wings to Bentley chassis B-157-AE and B-189-AE. | ||
| View original record | 1369 BY. SFT. EWT/Skn. Hs. D/BP5/OG26-2-34. Re: Bentley chassis No. B-157-AE - Fairey, B-189-AE - Feddon. With reference to By/Cgh2/G21-2-34 we are instructed by Sales Dept. to go ahead and produce… | ||
| scan0032 | Letter to Park Ward & Co. detailing the correct method for preparing sheet steel wings for painting. | ||
| View original record | 1369 Same letter sent to Hooper & Co. Acton. COPY for Hs/Rm. EV5/IH. 1st September, 1934. Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd., 473, High Road, Willesden, N.W. 10. Dear Sirs, re:- STEEL WINGS.… | ||
| scan0033 | Letter to Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd. regarding the investigation into the use of steel for wings. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Messrs. Park Ward & Co., Ltd. 1/9/34. "severely hammered out both on a tree stump and also on a metal block and there was no sign of the paint coming off". We hope that you will find this… | ||
| scan0034 | Query regarding the performance and rust resistance of steel wings supplied by Park Ward for experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | Hs/Rm. at W. V1369 Hn.10/MK. 8.11.35. Steel Wings. From time to time, Park Ward have supplied to you steel wings for experimental cars. Can you let us know quickly, please, what has been your… | ||
| scan0035 | Experimental car tests comparing the rust and durability of steel wings versus aluminium wings. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Hn. Hs/Rm.3/KW.11.11.35. Steel Wings and Rust - Experimental Cars. Hn.10/MK. 8.11.35. We have really had little or no trouble with steel wings rusting. We have not, however, had a very wide… | ||
| scan0036 | Sending drawings (LeC.5262) for the Wraith II front wing and instructions for the coachbuilder. | ||
| View original record | 1369 To BY. Copy to Der. Hs/Rm. RMC. Hs/FD. E/Ev.3/MN.18.9.36. Wraith II Front Wing. We send herewith LeC.5262 (2 sheets) showing the front wing for Wraith II. The valance over the frame to prevent… | ||
| scan0037 | Design of the Wraith II front apron. | ||
| View original record | 1369 To: Copy to Hs/Rm. E/EV.2/WN.18.9.36. ******************* Wraith II Front Apron. We send herewith LeC.5279 showing the front apron and front valance for Wraith II, the design of which follows… | ||
| scan0038 | Modifications to address Bentley front apron rattles, including clearances and harder rubber mountings. | ||
| View original record | 1369 E/Ev.1/M.27.5.37. By. Copy to E. De. Rm. Hn. La. Rm/WD. GMF. BENTLEY FRONT APRON RATTLES. In accordance with the minutes of the last coachwork conference E.1/HP.21.5.37, it is desired to show on… | ||
| scan0039 | Modifications to the Wraith III rear wings, axle, and body. | ||
| View original record | 1369 DA.1/G.3.9.37. Wyman noted WRAITH 111 - REAR WINGS. ------------------------- The reasons for the wide gap which appears on Wraith cars between the rear wing and the tyre are the use of the… | ||
| scan0040 | Internal order request for 6 sets of Wing Stays & Fittings for the Wraith III Chassis. | ||
| View original record | To. Rwy/Hs. (crossed out) C.RHO/Can. (crossed out) G.PHC. (crossed out) C. Rm/Grys. 1369 BY/HEB6/WB. 9.10.37. WRAITH III CHASSIS - 6 sets. WING STAYS & FITTINGS. SEC:7001. In accordance with memo… | ||
| scan0041 | Order for 6 sets of parts for the Wraith III Chassis front apron. | ||
| View original record | Regr/Me. RHC/CAN. C. RHC. C. RPS. C. Rm/Grys. 1369 BY/HEB5/WB. 9.10.37. WRAITH III CHASSIS - 6 SETS. FRONT APRON - SEC:7006. In accordance with memo By6/N. 7.10.37, will you please order 6 sets of… | ||
| scan0042 | Changes to the rear wheelarch clearances and rear track dimensions. | ||
| View original record | 804# 1369 To Hn.. from By. c. Rm. Da. Da/JD. BY.16/N.11.8.38. Re Rear Wheelarch Clearances - 2.B.50. --------------------------------------- As previously mentioned we have increased the rear track of… | ||
| scan0043 | Secret memo regarding the layout for front wings on model 2.B.50, ensuring compatibility with different suspension track widths. | ||
| View original record | To Da.. from Da/Ev. 85-9 1369 Secret. c. By. Rm. Da/Ev.11/N.17.8.38. Re: Front Wings 2.B.50. We send herewith PD.241 shewing a layout of the front wings for 2.B.50. This scheme has been made necessary… | ||
| scan0044 | Secret memo about a revised print for front wings, requesting the destruction of the original drawing. | ||
| View original record | Secret. 1369 To Hn... from By/Mtn. c.c. Da. Rm. Da/JD. BY/Mtnl2/N.19.8.38. Front Wings - 2.B.50. We sent to you a few days ago a print of PD.241 shewing the clearances for the front wings of 2.B.50,… | ||
| scan0045 | Revised prints for front and back wings, specifically addressing changes in overall width and back track measurements. | ||
| View original record | Secret. 1369 S/W BY/Mtn c. to...Ja c. to...Rm c. to...Ds/JD Hn3/AH.20.8.38. ------ Front Wings - 2-B.50. BY/Mtn12/N.19.8.38. ------ We have sent the revised edition of print P.D.241 to Park Ward &… | ||
| scan0046 | Specifications for rear wings, track width, and wheel arch clearances. | ||
| View original record | To W/S 'Hn'... from BY. c. BY/Mtn. Rm. Da. c. Da/Ev. Da/ID. 1369 BY.1/N.22.8.38. 2.B.50 - Rear Wings. Hn3/AH.20.8.38. In our first specification BY.1/MH.25.7.38, we mentioned that the rear track could… | ||
| scan0047 | Revised scheme for the front wings on the Bentley 50 and Wraith 80 models. | ||
| View original record | BY/NS. [crossed out] c. Rm. G. Le/EV. [crossed out] 1369 DA.3/G.23.8.38. BENTLEY 50 and WRAITH 80. FRONT WINGS. Please receive herewith the following revised scheme :- PD.241 Front Wings. The above… | ||
| scan0048 | Revised rear lamp bracket for the Bentley V to fit the helmet of the wing. | ||
| View original record | 1369 BY/NS. c, Ev/Ev. c. Rm. DA.11/G.6.2.39. F Dood BENTLEY V. 50 SETS. Herewith D.CD.1185 shewing the revised shape of rear lamp bracket. It is intended to shape the bracket to fit the helmet of the… | ||
| scan0049 | Scheme for wing lamps on the Bentley V chassis, designed to be an integral yet accessible part of the wing. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten and crossed out] K DROP BY/MS. c. Rm. [Crossed out] c. Dr/Ev. [Handwritten] 41369 DA.8/G.6.2.39. D.CD.1158 - WING LAMPS. BENTLEY V. CHASSIS. The aim in making this scheme has been to… | ||
| scan0050 | Jig produced by Park Ward for bending Bentley S. front wing stays and the necessary drawing modifications. | ||
| View original record | 1369. DA./JD.2/G.20.6.39. DY/NS. (Struck through) Dr. Div. (Struck through) C. Rm. (Struck through) c. ROY/Les. (Struck through) BENTLEY S. FRONT WING STAYS. Messrs. Park Ward have produced a jig in… | ||
| scan0051 | Unbooked Spitfire wing delivered to the Clan Foundry and the agreement to pay for its carriage. | ||
| View original record | G/WFH/WHP. from Rm. Rm.7/ML.23.11.40. 1369 reYour memo. reference G/WFH/WHP. 67/JB.19.11.40. This Spitfire wing was obtained us by Hucknall and delivered direct to the Clan Foundry. As far as we know… | ||
| scan0052 | Letter requesting information to process payment for the transport of a Spitfire Wing. | ||
| View original record | .Rm. G/WFH/WHP.67/JB.19.11.40. On the 28th June 1940 Messrs H & E Paulson, Road Transport Contractors of the Garage, Annesley Road, Hucknall, Notts carried from Portsmouth to Hucknall a Spitfire Wing… | ||