Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| img001 | Requesting detail drawings for the 13.2 m/m gun to facilitate production of parts in the United States. | ||
| View original record | Vo. from Rm. Rm.S/JMS/27.6.40. 13 13.2 mms. Gun. We are starting enquiries forthwith to get the 13.2 m/m gun parts produced in the States. Clearly we cannot wait until the gun has been fired if we are… | ||
| img002 | Corrosion issues with the recoil springs for the Bren gun. | ||
| View original record | Serial No. 36 OY 8/D/Mar.22.40 Oy ROLLS-ROYCE INC. ROOM 2-261 GENERAL MOTORS BUILDING DETROIT, MICHIGAN TELEPHONES TRINITY 2-1135 & 2-1136 B By what do you think of this practice for the purpose. It… | ||
| img003 | Listing the print numbers for the first batch of the 13.2 mm. R.O. gun. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. from Ve. 13 Ve/NP.2/CB.1.7.40. In accordance with the arrangements made last week, herewith the first batch of prints for the 13.2 mm. R.O. gun. These are in duplicate. The numbers are as… | ||
| img004 | Request for a general arrangement drawing of a gun to provide an overview of the project. | ||
| View original record | Ve. from Rm. 13 Rm.7/JMS.2.7.40. Thanks for Ve/WP.2/CB.1.7.40. As soon as available we should like a general arrangement drawing of the Gun to give Olley an indication of the project as a whole. Rm. | ||
| img005 | Listing gun drawings, grouped by size, to be dispatched to America. | ||
| View original record | MTN. (Blounts) from Rm/CTS. c. Rm/FJH. B Rm/CTS.10/JMS.2.7.40. GUN DRAWINGS. The following should be despatched to America with the next general parcel. Size I. QA. 1029 1030 1041 1043 1044 1045 1046… | ||
| img006 | Preliminary arrangement of a 13.2 mm gun. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. [Handwritten]: Sent to [Handwritten]: Alloy [Handwritten]: 13 Ve/NP.2/CB.12.7.40. In reply to your memo Rm.7/JMS.2.7.40, enclosed herewith is a preliminary arrangement of the 13.2 mm. gun. This… | ||
| img007 | Request to despatch two wooden models of parts to Maurice Olley to be machined. | ||
| View original record | 13 D/BP. from Rm. Rm.9/JMS.12.7.40. c. Stores. We are sending into the Stores for despatch to Maurice Olley two wooden models of parts which we require to be machined. Will you please despatch these… | ||
| img008 | Extract of a memo discussing problems with coil springs for guns and referencing expert suppliers. | ||
| View original record | Coil Springs. (Extract from Rm.1/JMS.13.7.40) There have been one or two problems with gun springs over here, and I have asked them to pass the problems over to you so that you can take them up with… | ||
| img009 | Letter to M. Olley of General Motors regarding gun models, gear lubrication, axle deflection, and spark plugs. | ||
| View original record | 13 13.7.40. Rm.1/JMS. M. Olley, Esq., Rolls Royce Incorporated, 2/251, General Motors Buildings, DETROIT, Michigan. Dear Olley, We have today despatched to you two wooden models of the most difficult… | ||
| img010 | Component issues and production matters for spark plugs, springs, bearings, tractors, and die-castings. | ||
| View original record | -2- Possibly our English spark plug supplies will be increased sufficiently to cope with the potential American engine output. We begin to wonder whether they ever will produce Merlin engines in… | ||
| img011 | Hydraulic transmissions, Zerol gears, and the North Dilution Scheme. | ||
| View original record | -3- Serial No.167. - Hydraulic Transmission. I should be interested to have any particulars about Griswold's multi-plate magnetic clutch, as Rovers are trying out something on the same lines. I should… | ||
| img012 | Dispatch request for a wooden model of a Breechblock and Barrel Extension to Maurice Olley at General Motors. | ||
| View original record | gun 13 Hd 'PC. from Rm 'CTS. c. D/DP Rm/CTS.2/JHS.15.7.40. Will you please despatch to: Maurice Olley, General Motors Building, Detroit, Michigan. One wooden model consisting of: One Breechblock… | ||
| img013 | Letter regarding a drawing for a .5' gun and the production status of 40mm and 2' guns. | ||
| View original record | 13 Rm.16/IL. 17.7.40. F.Olley, Esq., Rolls Royce Incorporated, 2-C General Motors Building, DETROIT. Dear Olley, Herewith a general arrangement drawing of our .5" gun. You will observe that we are at… | ||
| img014 | Cover note for information regarding barrel steels. | ||
| View original record | 13 OY. From Rm. Rm.2/ML.17.7.40. BARREL STEELS. Here is some information with regard to the barrel steels. Rn. | ||
| img015 | The material specifications and physical requirements for gun barrels and breech blocks. | ||
| View original record | OY. from Rm. Rm/FJR.1/ML.17.7.40. GUN MATERIALS. The barrels and breech blocks of both the 40 mm. and the 13.2 mm. guns are to be in E.S.C's Vibrac V.30. The nearest American steel is S.A.E. 4340.… | ||
| img016 | Acceptance of straight carbon steel for a 13.2 mm barrel. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - 15 Rm/FJH.1/ML.17.7.40. Cont'd. A straight carbon steel would be accepted for the 13.2 mm. barrel if the physicals were up to the above figures. Rm/FJH. | ||
| img017 | Confirmation of a cable with attached notes from Ringholz about a boring and rifling machine. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE INC. ROOM 2-251 GENERAL MOTORS BUILDING DETROIT, MICHIGAN TELEPHONES TRINITY 2-1135 & 2-1136 OX 5/D/July 19.40 Serial No. 188 13 Rm - the original copy of this July 19, 1940 GUN… | ||
| img018 | The costs and availability of machine tool equipment for rifling and boring 40mm barrels. | ||
| View original record | July 17, 1940 Mr. Olley: Regarding Robotham cable July 5, which reads as follows: "Please investigate delivery machine tool equipment for rifling and boring barrel 40 millimetre bore 80 inches long."… | ||
| img019 | Airmail copy of a letter confirming a cable regarding a boring and rifling machine. | ||
| View original record | Airmail Copy OY E/D/July 19.40 Serial No. 188 13 July 19, 1940 Rolls-Royce, Ltd. Derby, England Rm. In confirmation of my cable, Olley 131, please read attached notes from Ringhols referring to boring… | ||
| img020 | Letter detailing costs and specifications for machine tool equipment for rifling and boring a 40mm barrel. | ||
| View original record | July 17, 1940 Mr. Olley: Regarding Robotham cable July 5, which reads as follows: "Please investigate delivery machine tool equipment for rifling and boring barrel 40 millimetre bore 80 inches long."… | ||
| img021 | Telegraph to the British Purchasing Commission for gun barrel machinery for the Admiralty. | ||
| View original record | Gun To Rm. 1/3 23.7.40. Sg. rang up to say that Capt. Rm has telegraphed the following :- Will we telegraph to British Purchasing Commission in American through Olley and ask them to request Messrs.… | ||
| img022 | List of details for a 13.2 m/m Machine Gun being sent to the strong room for dispatch to America. | ||
| View original record | Gun 13 MTH. from Ra/CTS. Ra/CTS.10/JES.24.7.40. c. Ra/PJH. 13.2 m/m Machine Gun. We are sending into the strong room at Derby, the following details in connection with the above, for despatch to… | ||
| img023 | Letter to M. Olley regarding the acquisition of machinery for the manufacture of 40 m/m barrels. | ||
| View original record | 13 24.7.40. Rm.2/JMS. M. Olley, Esq., Rolls Royce Incorporated, 2/251, General Motors Buildings, Detroit, Michigan. Dear Olley, I am sending you herewith Q.1712, which is a picture of the 40 m/m… | ||
| img024 | Letter to M. Olley in Detroit regarding manufacturing assistance for gun pieces. | ||
| View original record | 13 26.7.40. Rm.6/JMS. M. Olley, Esq., Rolls Royce Inc., 2/251, General Motors Buildings, DETROIT, Michigan. Dear Olley, Many thanks for your serial No.178. The United States are indeed helping us in… | ||
| img025 | Copy of a cable to Olley regarding the production status of equipment. | ||
| View original record | COPY. 13 COPY OF CABLE SENT TO OLLEY. 10.8.40. WHAT IS POSITION PRODUCING EQUIPMENT HIVES SAYS IF ORDER NOT ACTUALLY PLACED SHOULD HOLD UP UNTIL DELIVERIES OF NECESSARY EQUIPMENT HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED… | ||
| img026 | Specification of coil springs and recommending the use of load-deflection diagrams. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE INC. ROOM 2-261 GENERAL MOTORS BUILDING DETROIT, MICHIGAN TELEPHONES TRINITY 2-1135 & 2-1136 OY 8/D/Aug.10.40 Serial No. 198 EW please return when finished with. EW, I think the load… | ||
| img027 | The best practice for defining and specifying coil springs for manufacturing. | ||
| View original record | via Boat Mail OY S/D/Aug.10.40 Serial No. 198 15 August 10, 1940 Coil Springs Rolls-Royce, Ltd. Derby, England Rm. When you pass along spring problems for guns, etc., it would save time and trouble if… | ||
| img028 | Letter outlining the development and production position of the 40mm gun, including subcontracting in the United States. | ||
| View original record | 13 Rm.6/Z. 13.9.40. W.Siley, Esq., c/o U.S. Naval Motors Building, DETROIT. Dear Siley, 40 mm. Gun. Here is a brief outline of the gun position. To start with, the development of the 40mm. gun beat… | ||
| img029 | Development work required on a half-inch gun before production can begin. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Cont'd. Rm.J/MS. 13.8.40. HALF INCH GUN. There is evidently going to be a lot of development work on this gun before we dare go into production, and therefore, whilst it is of interest to find… | ||
| img030 | Alternative supplier, Builder's Iron Foundry, for barrel making equipment. | ||
| View original record | COPY. HPS/Mr.Clay from Rm. 13 Rm.1/ML.17.8.40. Olley has cabled us that Messrs. Builder's Iron Foundry are alternative suppliers of barrel making equipment to Pratt & Whitney's. There is no particular… | ||
| img031 | Letter to M. Olley in Detroit regarding sub-contracting quotations for difficult 40mm gun parts. | ||
| View original record | 13 Rm.14/ML. 18.8.40. M.Olley,Esq., Rolls Royce Incorporated., 2-251, General Motors Building, DETROIT. Dear Olley, Here are two models of two difficult pieces on the 40 m.m. gun, together with the… | ||
| img032 | Requesting the dispatch of a wooden model and blueprints for a 40 mm Mark III B.S. Gun to General Motors in Detroit. | ||
| View original record | 13 To Hg/FC. from Rm/CTS. Copy to: L/H. Rm/CTS.2/CT.18.3.40 Re 40 mm. MARK III Type B.S. GUN --------------------- will you please despatch to Maurice Olley, at General Motors Building, DETROIT,… | ||
| img033 | Letter concerning the cancellation of an enquiry for gun parts due to a decision by Lord Beaverbrook. | ||
| View original record | 13 Rm.24/ML. 25.8.40. M.Olley, Esq., Rolls Royce Incorporated., 2-251, General Motors Building, DETROIT. Michigan. U.S.A. Dear Olley, You will probably have been somewhat non-plussed by He's telegram… | ||
| img034 | Page 2 of a letter regarding observation of bombing effects and coordination of information for engineers, including interest in Packard's manufacturing progress for sub-contracting. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - Cont'd. In consequence, we are getting a bit short of sleep. Possibly you will be flying over on the Air Service to have a look at the effects of bombing for yourself. Yours sincerely, P.S. Mr.… | ||
| img035 | Letter discussing the procurement of machinery and tools for gun manufacturing. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE INC. ROOM 2-261 GENERAL MOTORS BUILDING DETROIT, MICHIGAN TELEPHONES TRINITY 2-1135 & 2-1136 OY 1/D/Aug.29.40 Serial No. 206 13 August 29, 1940 Rolls-Royce, Ltd. Derby, England Guns Rm.… | ||
| img036 | The manufacture of gun parts and machine tool requirements. | ||
| View original record | Rm. - 2 We now have a cable from Hs. saying that we should not proceed with the manufacture of gun parts here, but we are still expecting advise from you on your further machine tool requirements.… | ||
| img037 | Letter detailing the procurement status of machines and tools for gun manufacturing, including barrels and breech mechanisms. | ||
| View original record | via Boat Mail OX 1/D/Aug.29.40 Serial No. 206 August 29, 1940 Rolls-Royce, Ltd. Derby, England Guns Re. Tools We have a detail of the 40 m/m by 80" barrel. Drilling, reaming and rifling machines are… | ||
| img038 | The manufacture of gun parts and quoting time requirements for turning 40mm barrels. | ||
| View original record | Rm. - 2 We now have a cable from Hs. saying that we should not proceed with the manufacture of gun parts here, but we are still expecting advise from you on your further machine tool requirements.… | ||
| img039 | Steel specifications for gun barrels, referencing U.S. Arsenal practices and cancelling further inquiries. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE INC. TELEPHONES TRINITY 2-1135 & 2-1136 ROOM 2-261 GENERAL MOTORS BUILDING DETROIT, MICHIGAN OY 6/D/Aug.30.40 Serial No. 209 13 August 30, 1940 File Rolls-Royce, Ltd. Derby, England Gun… | ||
| img040 | Steel specifications for gun barrels, comparing Arsenal and S.A.E. standards. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y August 24, 1940 Mr. Maurice Olley Rolls-Royce, Inc. Detroit, Michigan Dear Maurice: Gun Barrels Today I got together with Dr. Lester and Mr. Mann of the Watertown Arsenal and obtained the… | ||
| img041 | Steel specifications, suppliers, heat treatment, and mechanical testing for barrel forgings. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - processes, but must pass macroetch requirements as regards inclusions. Sources of supply in order of merit as they see it is Midvale Steel (Dr. Frevert), National Forge (Mr. Harrington),… | ||
| img042 | Letter discussing tensile values and the transverse impact requirement for tests. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - The tensile values set by the Arsenal will easily meet those specified by Rm. since presumably these are longitudinal tests. The only item in doubt is the transverse impact requirement which I… | ||
| img043 | Types of steel used for gun barrels by the U.S. Arsenal. | ||
| View original record | Via Boat Mail OY 6/b/Aug.30.40 Serial No. 209 August 30, 1940 Gun Barrels Rolls-Royce, Ltd. Derby, England RH. Attached copy of note from Lascells contains following information: U.S. Arsenal uses for… | ||
| img044 | Letter detailing gun barrel steel specifications and chemical analyses from Watertown Arsenal. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y August 24, 1940 Mr. Maurice Olley Rolls-Royce, Inc. Detroit, Michigan Dear Maurice: Gun Barrels Today I got together with Dr. Lester and Mr. Mann of the Watertown Arsenal and obtained the… | ||
| img045 | Metallurgical processes, heat treatment, and mechanical test requirements for steel supply. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - processes, but must pass macroetch requirements as regards inclusions. Sources of supply in order of merit as they see it is Midvale Steel (Dr. Frevert), National Forge (Mr. Harrington),… | ||
| img046 | Letter discussing tensile values and impact test requirements set by the Arsenal. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - The tensile values set by the Arsenal will easily meet those specified by Rm. since presumably these are longitudinal tests. The only item in doubt is the transverse impact requirement which I… | ||
| img047 | From the Detroit office to Derby discussing the lack of drawings for gun parts and questioning the argument to stop the job. | ||
| View original record | OY 2/D/Sept.7.40 Serial No. 211 ROLLS-ROYCE INC. ROOM 2-261 GENERAL MOTORS BUILDING DETROIT, MICHIGAN TELEPHONES TRINITY 2-1135 & 2-1136 RH/CTS. 1. Exactly what drawings did we send. 2. When should… | ||
| img048 | Cancellation of enquiries on gun parts, drawings, and machinery for production. | ||
| View original record | via Boat Mail OY 2/D/Sept.7.40 Serial No. 211 September 7, 1940 Gun Rolls-Royce, Ltd. Derby, England Rm. Replying to Rm.24/ML.25.8.40 the cancelling of enquiries on gun parts meant nothing to me… | ||
| img049 | Wartime letter concerning delayed gun drawings due to censorship and the importance of American development information. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS ROYCE LTD., DERBY. ENGLAND. Hm.15/ML. 29.9.40. M.Olley,Esq., Rolls Royce Incorporated., 2-251, General Motors Building, DETROIT. Dear Olley, re your Serial 213. (Magnetos.) You seem to have got… | ||
| img050 | The sending of 13.2mm and 40mm gun drawings and models to America. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Rm. from Rm/CTS. Rm/CTS.1/ML.30.9.40. GUN DRAWINGS AND AMERICA. 13.2 mm. GUN. In accordance with the policy of sending duplicate prints of the various Rolls Royce products to the U.S.A. (in line… | ||
| img051 | Listing part numbers for a 13.2 m/m machine gun for despatch to America. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Mtn. from Rm/CTS. c. Rm/FJH. Rm/CTS.10/JMS.24.7.40. 13.2 m/m MACHINE GUN. We are sending into the Strong Room at Derby, the following details in connection with the above, for despatch to… | ||
| img052 | List of gun drawings to be dispatched to America. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Mtn. (Blounts) from Rm/CTS. c. Rm/FJH. Rm/CTS.10/JMS.2.7.40. GUN DRAWINGS. The following should be despatched to America with the next general parcel. Size 1. QA.1029 1030 1041 1043 1044 1045… | ||
| img053 | Telegram regarding the status of detail prints for a forty-millimetre gun after a cancellation. | ||
| View original record | TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. C & W. 4.10.40. To:- R.R. Derby. HIVES HAVE RECEIVED SIX DETAIL PRINTS OF FORTY MILLIMETRE GUN AND WOOD MODEL STOP IN VIEW OF CANCELLATION HAVE HANDED THESE TO… | ||
| img054 | Letter concerning serials for guns and equipment, and the suspension of gun production in America. | ||
| View original record | Hm.1/LL. 18.10.40. M.Olley, Esq., Rolls Royce Incorporated., 2-251, General Motors Building, DETROIT. Dear Olley, Guns. Thanks for your serials 206 and 209, on guns and equipment. You will have… | ||
| img055 | Letter discussing magneto options for the Merlin engine and the status of gun manufacturing machinery. | ||
| View original record | OY 1/D/Oct.18.40 Serial No. 224 ROLLS-ROYCE INC. ROOM 2-261 GENERAL MOTORS BUILDING DETROIT, MICHIGAN TELEPHONES TRINITY 2-1135 & 2-1136 October 18, 1940 Rolls-Royce, Ltd. Derby, England Personal Rm.… | ||
| img056 | Letter discussing armament projects with US contacts and commenting on the state of the automobile industry. | ||
| View original record | Rm. - 2 he could find out about it. Have heard nothing since. I also received the wood model of breech block and ring on the small gun. Have done nothing with this. The only drawing on this I received… | ||
| img057 | Sourcing of magnetos and progress on manufacturing 40 mm guns. | ||
| View original record | COPY. OY.1/D/18.10.40. Serial E October. 18th. 1940. Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY, England. Personal. Re. Replying to your Rm.15/ML.29.9.40. Magnetos. This question has been thrashed back and forth between… | ||
| img058 | Letter discussing a wood model of a gun part, missing gun prints, and observations on the American automobile industry. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - I also received the wood model of breech block and ring on the small gun. Have done nothing with this. The only drawing of this I received was the arrangement drawing QA.1192. Original of this… | ||
| img059 | Phone message transcript regarding the status of Pratt & Whitney machines for forty-millimetre gun barrel manufacturing. | ||
| View original record | GUN Taken over the phone 18.10.40. 1.45 p.m. ET. OLLEY 198, Detroit. HARDY REFERENCE PRATT WHITNEY MACHINES FOR FORTY MILLIMETRE BARREL OURCAB 159 MACHINES ALMOST FINISHED STOP TO COMPLETE WORKS… | ||
| img060 | Letter concerning the delivery status and expediting of machine tool orders. | ||
| View original record | Serial No. 26 October 19, 1940 Mr. W. A. Robotham Rolls Royce, Ltd. Derby, England Re: Machine Tool Report Dear Mr. Robotham: With reference to the present delivery position of machine tools on order… | ||
| img061 | Confirming the shipment of a 12' Rotary Surface Grinder from the Arter Grinding Machine Company. | ||
| View original record | October 16, 1940 ARTER GRINDING MACHINE COMPANY Worcester, Mass. We have received information from this company advis-ing that the one remaining 12" Rotary Surface Grinder on Burton Griffiths order… | ||
| img062 | Letter from Bardons & Oliver Company confirming the shipment of nineteen Universal Turret Lathes. | ||
| View original record | October 16, 1940 BARDONS & OLIVER COMPANY Cleveland, Ohio In our report on this company, dated August 22, we showed 19 machines yet to be delivered. All of these have now been shipped, as follows:… | ||
| img063 | Status of machine orders from Cincinnati Milling Machine Co. | ||
| View original record | October 16, 1940 CINCINNATI MILLING MACHINE CO. Cincinnati, Ohio We have been advised in a telephone conversation with Mr. Averill, a representative of this company, that fourteen machines have been… | ||
| img064 | Dispatch of a 3' Straight Bevel Gear Generator from Gleason Works. | ||
| View original record | October 16, 1940 GLEASON WORKS Rochester, N.Y. We have received information from this company advising that the one remaining 3" Straight Bevel Gear Generator was actually dispatched on August 15,… | ||
| img065 | Letter from The Heald Machine Co. confirming the shipment schedule for a 48-A Borematic machine. | ||
| View original record | October 16, 1940 THE HEALD MACHINE CO. Worcester, Mass. So far as our records are concerned, there is one remaining 48-A Borematic on order for Rolls-Royce, Ltd. at Glasgow. This machine is covered by… | ||
| img066 | Report from Pratt & Whitney Company detailing the delivery status and delays of various machine tool orders. | ||
| View original record | October 16, 1940 PRATT & WHITNEY COMPANY W. Hartford, Conn. In our report to you on the company, dated August 22, we mentioned that there was one 6 x 20 Type C Thread Milling machine, covered by… | ||
| img067 | Report confirming the dispatch of six type B 6 x 18 machines from Thompson Grinder Co. | ||
| View original record | October 16, 1940 THOMPSON GRINDER CO. Springfield, Ohio In our report to you on this company, dated August 22, we mentioned that there were six remaining type B 6 x 18 machines which were scheduled… | ||
| img068 | Summary table of outstanding machine orders and shipments from various suppliers. | ||
| View original record | October 17, 1940 Company Outstanding Machines as of May 17 Outstanding Machines as of Aug. 22. No. of M/cs Shipped from Aug. 22 to Oct. 16, 1940 Outstanding Machines as of Oct. 16. Arter 3 1 1 (July… | ||
| img069 | Message taken over the phone regarding a parts proposal and shipment approval. | ||
| View original record | GUN copies :- Olley gun file. 13 Taken over the phone 10.30 a.m. 19.10.40. ST. OLLEY 199 DETROIT HARDY PARTS PROPOSED YOURCAB 9 WILL BE ADEQUATE HAVE PACKARDS APPROVAL PLEASE SHIP EARLIEST POSSIBLE… | ||
| img070 | Letter to M. Olley discussing the production of a 40mm gun versus aviation engines, and the potential loss of associated prints. | ||
| View original record | Rm.2/ML. 31.10.40. M.Olley,Esq., Rolls Royce Incorporated., 2-261, General Motors Building, DETROIT. Dear Olley, Guns. (Your serial 224) The real story of the 40 mm. gun is that we should have been in… | ||
| img071 | Cover note for an attached extract on Guns from a letter received from Olley. | ||
| View original record | Rs. from Rm. Rm.S/K.L.1.11.40. [Handwritten] Olley Attached is an extract on Guns, contained in a letter I have received from Olley. Rm. | ||
| img072 | Progress report on the production of 40 m/m guns, detailing machinery, prints, and communications. | ||
| View original record | EXTRACT FROM...... OY 1/D/Oct:18.40. Serial No: 224. T.........Guns. We have gone ahead with the Pratt & Whitney drilling, reaming, and rifling machines for the 40 m/m barrel. These are almost… | ||
| img073 | Communication regarding the secure storage of detail drawings for two guns in a bank vault. | ||
| View original record | If you would, therefore, send over complete detail drawings of both guns, we will get them in our bank vault, under lock and key, where no-one can get at them except McManus or… | ||
| img074 | Forwarding a copy of a cable from 'Oy.' concerning machines for the 40mm gun and handing the job over to the Admiralty. | ||
| View original record | To:- Rm. copies :- Olley guns. Cablegram Hs/Blk.5/DK.4.11.40. B Attached is a copy of a cable received from Oy. about the machines for the 40 m. gun. I am not replying to Oy. except to say that this… | ||
| img075 | Copy of a cable from Detroit, Michigan, regarding the shipment of machinery for gun manufacturing. | ||
| View original record | COPY OF CABLE FROM DETROIT, MICHIGAN. ROLLS ROYCE LIMITED. GLASGOW. BLACKSTONE RE FORTY MILEMETRE GUN, WE SHALL SHIP ALL THREE PRATT WHITNEY MACHINES FOR DRILLING AND RIFLING WITHIN SIX WEEKS. WE HAVE… | ||
| img076 | Letter to the Admiralty Offices regarding the shipment of three Pratt & Whitney machines from the States. | ||
| View original record | Rm.13/ML. 12.11.40. The Admiralty Offices, Empire Hotel, BATH. For the attention of Mr. F.G.Ashworth. Dear Sirs, We have received a cable from the States saying that the three Pratt & Whitney machines… | ||
| img077 | Copy of a letter from the Admiralty regarding the reallocation of Pratt & Whitney machines. | ||
| View original record | COPY OF ADMIRALTY LETTER. A.S./P.57 Admiralty Offices, Empire Hotel, BATH. 18th. November. 1940. Gentlemen, Pratt & Whitney Drilling & Rifling Machine exs U.S.A. With reference to your communication… | ||
| img078 | Letter to the Admiralty Offices regarding the use of Pratt & Whitney Drilling & Rifling Machines from the U.S.A. | ||
| View original record | Rm.6/ML. Admiralty Offices, Empire Hotel, BATH. For the attention of the Director of Armament Supply. Gentlemen, Pratt & Whitney Drilling & Rifling Machines ex U.S.A. We acknowledge your communication… | ||
| img079 | Telegram requesting particulars and samples for Davis Helical gears. | ||
| View original record | copies :- Olley Gun File. Telegrams and cables file. gun 13 19.3.41. OLLLY ROLLS ROYCE INCORPORATED., GENERAL MOTORS BUILDING, DETROIT. CAN YOU LET US HAVE FULL PARTICULARS OF DAVIS HELICAL GEARS… | ||