Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| img001 | Vickers - King's Cup Race, suggesting communication with Mr. Pierson about fuel, an oil cooler, and a power curve. | ||
| View original record | S/W. To Rg. from Lp. c. to Hs., P., Wdr., IHS X4511 Lg2/AV/D14.6.29. Vickers - King's Cup Race. With reference to the various chats on the above subject at the Lunch to-day, we would suggest that you… | ||
| img002 | Telegram reporting a radiator leak that has been patched at Bristol. | ||
| View original record | Loyear berlyf. Vickers King but motor running o.k. Trouble due to Radiator leaking now o.k. Radiator Patched at Bristol. Farmer. Noted Rg. | ||
| img003 | Engine trouble and subsequent examination concerning Engine No. F.XI.MS/27 during the King's Cup Race. | ||
| View original record | X4511 EPB/HB.7.29 re. KING'S CUP RACE. Engine No. F.XI.MS/27. From information we have so far been able to gather in regard to the above, the machine flew well and the engine ran satisfactorily as far… | ||
| img004 | Report from Flying Officer Summers on an engine's satisfactory performance and its planned return to the Works. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - EP2/HB.7.29. We have spoken to Flying Officer Summers this morning, who reports that the engine ran satisfactorily on the journey down to Brooklands. We are endeavouring to arrange to get the… | ||
| img005 | Unfortunate retirement of a Vickers Machine with a new 'F' engine from the King's Cup Race. | ||
| View original record | 44571 H3 To [redacted] from St. Copy to Mr. Rg. Hs. [redacted] re Vickers Machine in The King's Cup Race. Sg1/29.7.29 You will, I am sure, have been as disappointed as I was to hear and read in the… | ||
| img006 | The altitude control setting for Engine No. F.XI.B.27 used in the King's Cup Race. | ||
| View original record | X4511 EPB/H9.7.29. re. KING'S CUP RACE. ENGINE NO. F.XI.B.27. With reference to the above and our conversation yesterday - I attach hereto copy of report which has already been issued in regard to… | ||
| img007 | The post-race engine test and dismantling, identifying broken reduction gear case bolts. | ||
| View original record | Hop. et-Py. c. Hs. G---W. -o-Br. X4511 EP6/H12.7.29. re. KING'S CUP RACE. F.XI. &S.27 With further reference to our previous reports in regard to the above, AP2/H8.7.29 and EP2/H9.7.29, and my… | ||
| img008 | Discussion with Mr. Scott-Paine about installing an 'R' engine in a powerboat at the Power Boat Co's works in Hythe. | ||
| View original record | CONFIDENTIAL X4579 Sent from L.F. Lr.1/AD, 21.11.33. REPORT ON DISCUSSION BETWEEN MR. SCOTT-PAINE AND L.R. DURING A VISIT TO THE POWER BOAT CO'S WORKS AT HYTHE. As requested at a recent meeting in… | ||
| img009 | Analysis of single versus multi-engined boats, comparing performance and power units with reference to Miss England and Miss Britain. | ||
| View original record | -2- which Mr. Scott-Paine proposes to build. Extensive trials can then be made and a new engine can be decided later after reviewing the results. (5) The power available in the "R" engine was given as… | ||
| img010 | Report discussing the installation of an 'R' engine into a boat designed by Mr. Scott-Paine and detailing the characteristics of his current vessel. | ||
| View original record | -3- Lr.1/AD.21.11.33 contd. (b) Increased reliability and accessibility of machinery and power plant and the engine systems would be much simpler. (c) Less costly and if it is decided to use an "R"… | ||
| img011 | Review of an engine installation, covering controls, cooling, fuel, and starting systems. | ||
| View original record | -4- I took careful note of the engine control rods and end connections. All these parts are made from 3/8" dia. tube and are secured to the levers by jaw ends instead of our ball type. It is difficult… | ||
| img012 | Report page detailing the fitting of a dog clutch to a boat engine and impressions of Mr. Scott-Paine's works. | ||
| View original record | Lr.1/AD.21.11.33 contd. -5- At the moment the transmission is directly connected to the engine but I explained that we found it very convenient to be able to run and warm up the engine, the boat being… | ||
| img013 | From Sg to Hs regarding the use of Air Ministry Schneider engine parts to build a complete engine. | ||
| View original record | X4519. To Hs. from Sg. re Scott-Paine. Sg13/E21.11.33 When here the other day you were going to look into the question of what there was amongst the Air Ministry Schneider engine bits that would be of… | ||
| img014 | Status report on the 'R' type engines, detailing their history and current condition. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from R.C. Position of "R" engines. R-3. R-5. R-7. R-9. R-11. R-15. } are all awaiting disposal instructions. Not serviceable. R-17. R-19. } Originally "Miss England" engines, and used for… | ||