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img001 Despatch note for a Phantom III Thermometer & Oil Gauge to be sent for modification.
View original record G/Mt. c. to D/BP. c. to Rm/Std. 6003 Wolverhampt/s ROY/WS.2. 3rd Dec. 1937. Please despatch carriage paid to:- Messrs. S. Smith & Sons Ltd., Cricklewood Works, N.W.2. 1. Phantom III Thermometer & Oil…

img002 Internal request to order two Class C chemical thermometers for ignition testing.
View original record To EJJ. from Rm/RC. c. RC/GJ. 6003. Rm/RC.6/MH.8.12.37. Will you please order for us for use on ignition testing:- 2 - No.6283 Class C. Chemical thermometer size 15" Range 0 - 260°C subdivided 1°. 4"…

img003 Instruction to fit a Hobson Telegage thermometer to car B.56.BN.
View original record To HPS. from Rm/Std. x 6063 Rm/Std.3/MH.9.12.37. Will you please fit the Hobson Telegage thermometer which we will hand to you to B.56.BN car while it is in the garage. Rm/Std.

img004 Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding thermometer limits and a potential new dual instrument.
View original record S. SMITH & SONS (Motor Accessories) Ltd CRICKLEWOOD WORKS LONDON, N.W.2 Please quote our reference: E.L.POD. 15th December 1937. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby. Dear Sirs: For the attention of Mr.…

img005 Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a price reduction for a combined thermometer and oil gauge.
View original record 105 6003, CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING ENGINEERING & ALLIED EMPLOYERS' NATIONAL FEDERATION TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS:…

img006 Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the design and supply of a Dual Gauge and a Clock.
View original record 105 6003, CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC. PHONE. LONDON. S.Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd CRICKLEWOOD WORKS,…

img007 Technical drawing for a dual gauge dial, showing oil pressure and water temperature scales.
View original record DR. 07L CH. DIAL FOR DUAL GAUGE. SK 49299 USED ON RR OIL PRESS LOW NORMAL HIGH WATER TEMP COLD NORMAL HOT 92° 105° 44° .500 106°C 50° 95°C 73° =75°C 51° =50°C 44° .218 .105" .160 1.600 DIA .020" .734…

img008 Internal request to place an order with S.Smith & Sons Ltd. for modifications to a Bentley thermometer.
View original record To Roy. from Rm/Std. 6003 Rm/Std.8/MH.3.1.38. Will you please send an order to Messrs. S.Smith & Sons Ltd. for the modifications to a Bentley thermometer as requested in our letter of to-day to them…

img009 Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding the modification of a returned thermometer for a car.
View original record 6003 Rm/Std.9/MH. 3rd. January 1938. Messrs. S.Smith & Sons Ltd., Cricklewood Works, London, N.W.2. For the attention of Mr. Dorer. Dear Sirs, We are to-day returning to you one thermometer to DB.1360…

img010 Return of a Bentley thermometer for modification.
View original record 6003 To D/BP. from Rm/Std. c. G/Mt. Rm/Std.2/MH.4.1.38. We are sending into the Central Stores one Bentley thermometer to DB.1360. Will you please return this to Messrs. S.Smith & Sons Ltd., marking…

img011 Letter from S. Smith & Sons acknowledging a query about Thermometer DB.1360.
View original record S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd CRICKLEWOOD WORKS - LONDON N.W.2 CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON.…

img012 The repositioning of the thermometer pocket on the Wraith cylinder head for the first 100 production cars.
View original record To By. from Rm/Std. c. RHC. Rm/Std.4/MH.12.1.38. 6003. POSITION OF THERMOMETER POCKET ON WRAITH CYLINDER HEAD - 100 PRODUCTION CARS. As we have already pointed out on various occasions, the only…

img013 Instruction to fit a Bentley thermometer with a longer capillary to a thermostat casing.
View original record 6003 To HPS. Rm/Std.7/JH.14.1.36. We hand you herewith a Bentley thermometer DB.1360 with longer capillary to suit the forward bulb position on thermostat casing fitted to 6.B.IV. Will you please fit…

img014 The modification of the thermometer bulb position on the Wraith model.
View original record 6003 Thermometer To HPS. from Rm/Std. c. Rm/Wym. Rm/Std.4/MH.21.1.38. THERMOMETER BULB POSITION ON WRAITH. We wish to run all our up-to-date cars with the thermometer bulb situated at the front of the…

img015 Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding temperature fluctuation issues with their thermometer and thermostat.
View original record 6003 Rm/Std,7/MH. 7th. February 1938. Messrs. S.Smith & Sons Ltd., Cricklewood Works, London, N.W.2. For the attention of Mr.Dorer. Dear Sirs, We are operating one of our cars with your thermometer…

img016 Internal request to order six glass thermometers for experimental testing.
View original record 6003 To Roy. from Rm/Std. c. G/JWH. Will you please order from Messrs Georges Ltd., for experimental test purposes, six glass thermometers reading from -10 to 110°C. to their catalogue No. 3930…

img017 Letter from a supplier discussing a potential modification to a thermometer gauge and its impact on other parts.
View original record 105 6003 CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY ENGINEERING AND ALLIED EMPLOYERS' NATIONAL FEDERATION 1918 TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. BY…

img018 Letter to a supplier regarding the incorporation of a 'dead beat' feature on thermometers for future cars.
View original record 6003 February 9th.1938 Rm/Std.4/AP. Messrs.S.Smith & Sons Ltd., Cricklewood Works, London, N.W.2 Dear Sirs, We have received your letter of 8th inst. for which we thank you. In reply to your query, we…

img019 Letter from S. Smith & Sons acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding thermometers.
View original record CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. CABLES: SPEEDOFAC, LONDON. CODES: MARCONI, COMMERCIAL, BENTLEY'S. S. SMITH…

img020 Requesting modification of B.III cylinder heads to standardise the thermometer bulb position to match the Wraith model.
View original record 6003 12-2-38 To HPS. from Rm/Std. c. Rm/Wym. Rm/Std.4/MH.21.1.38. Further to Rm/Std.4/MH.21.1.38. Since the forward position of the thermometer bulb in the cylinder head has been standardised on…

img021 The incorrect positioning of a thermometer bulb after an engine change and instructions for modification.
View original record To HPS. from Rm/Std. c. Rm/Wym. c. Rm/Swal. Rm/Std.4/MH.16.2.38. 6003 27.G.VI - THERMOMETER POSITION. When issuing the specification required on 27.G.VI we did not request any alteration in the…

img022 Successfully repositioning the water thermometer on a 25/30 HP engine to its original position.
View original record To. Rm. c. Rm/Std. 6003. CHATEAUROUX 2/.1.3.38 CHILDS. 26.C.VI. - 25/30 HP. ANY OBJECTIONS Water Thermometer We have looked into the question of moving the thermometer back to its original position at…

img023 Relocation of the Wraith thermometer bulb and a proposed solution to prevent shorting.
View original record To By. from Rm/Std. c. By/RD. c. By/CS. 6003 Rm/Std.3/AP.11.3.38 WRAITH THERMOMETER BULB POSITION It will be recollected that we requested that on Wraith and B.III. the thermometer bulb should be…

img024 Letter to S. Smith & Sons chasing a modification for a Bentley type thermometer to make it 'dead beat'.
View original record Rm/Std.7/MH. 6003 14th. March 1938. Messrs. S.Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd., Cricklewood Works, LONDON, N.W.2. For the attention of Mr.Dorer. Dear Sirs, We are still waiting to hear from you…

img025 Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a delay in manufacturing an instrument due to difficulties sourcing a smaller capillary.
View original record 6003. CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. SMITH'S MP (Motor…

img026 Modification to the Wraith cylinder head thermometer bulb position to prevent erratic ignition.
View original record To HPS. from Rm/Std. c. Rm/Wym. 6003 Rm/Std.1/AP.16.3.38 WRAITH CYLINDER HEAD THERMOMETER BULB POSITION As a result of the fitting of the R.R. distributor in Wraith and also the raising of the…

img027 The testing and standardisation of a new position for the thermometer bulb on the Wraith model.
View original record To By. c. to By/CS. c. to Da. 1328. 6003 Rm/Std.9/JH.18.3.38. WRAITH - THERMOMETER BULB POSITION. Referring to our recent memo. re thermometer bulb position, By/CS. has suggested that a suitable…

img028 Comparison table of temperature readings at various positions on a Wraith cylinder head at full throttle.
View original record COMPARISON OF TEMPERATURE AT VARIOUS POSITIONS ON WRAITH CYLINDER HEAD. ALL TESTS AT FULL THROTTLE. R.P.M. | Temp. in outlet pipe from engine. | Temp. at proposed revised front position. | Temp. at…

img029 Letter to S. Smith & Sons, Ltd. requesting information on modifying instrument dials on an existing order.
View original record Rm/Std.6/MH. 6003 12th. April 1938. Messrs.S.Smith & Sons, Ltd., Cricklewood works, LONDON, N.W.2. For the attention of Mr.Nicholls. Dear Sirs, We have at present on order from you 509 Oil gauge and…

img030 Page 2 of a letter from the Experimental Department regarding a dial.
View original record -2- 12th. April 1938. or the return to the previous dial. An early reply would enable us to determine what is necessary in this matter with a minimum of delay. Yours faithfully, for ROLLS-ROYCE LTD.…

img031 Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the supply of two 'dead beat' Bentley type thermometers.
View original record S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd CRICKLEWOOD WORKS LONDON, N.W.2 CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON.…

img032 Clipping method for thermometer and oil pipes on the Wraith III, comparing D-shaped clips to spring clips.
View original record O. Rm. 6003 DA.1/G.13.4.38. WRAITH 111. THERMOMETER AND OIL PIPES. Experimental Department have temporarily clipped these pipes, using D. shaped clips under the tappet cover nuts, which has the…

img033 Letter from S. Smith & Sons acknowledging receipt of correspondence and advising that the queries raised are being investigated.
View original record 105 6003. CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. CABLES: SPEEDOFAC,…

img034 Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding Oil Gauge and Thermometer Units.
View original record 105 6003 . CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. CABLES: SPEEDOFAC,…

img035 Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the preference to supply instruments without modification.
View original record RP 81 S. SMITH & SONS (Motor Accessories) LTD. CRICKLEWOOD WORKS, LONDON, N.W.2. CONTINUATION NO. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. 25th April 1938. 4. Quite frankly we would prefer to deliver instruments…

img036 Order for two thermometers and clarifying a discrepancy in a received shipment.
View original record 6003. To Roy. from Rm/Std c. G/JWH. Rm/Std.2/MH.28.4.38. Will you please send an order to Messrs. S.Smith & Sons Ltd. for two thermometers to DB.1360 fitted with special small diameter capillaries to…

img037 Requesting the free-of-charge repair of a defective thermometer with a special diameter capillary.
View original record 6003 Y To Roy. from Rm/Std. c. Hq/FC. Rm/Std.3/MH.28.4.38. Referring to our Rm/Std.2/MH.28.4.38, one of the thermometers (to DB.1360 with special diameter capillary) mentioned therein proved defective…

img038 Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding the failure of a sample thermometer and queries about standardizing its small capillary.
View original record 6003. Rm/Std.1/MH. 28th. April 1938. Messrs. S. Smith & Sons Ltd., Cricklewood works, LONDON, N.W.2. For the attention of Mr. Dorer. Dear Sirs, We have received the two sample thermometers to DB.1360…

img039 Letter from S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd acknowledging a request and advising of a delay due to a very small capillary not being made in the country.
View original record CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. CABLES: SPEEDOFAC, LONDON. CODES: MARCONI, COMMERCIAL, BENTLEY'S. S. Smith…

img040 Internal memorandum regarding the thermometer for the Wraith 'B' series chassis.
View original record BY/CS BY/RD c. RHC. c. ROY. c. Rm c. BY/NS 6003 BY/Mtn.9/G.4.5.38. STEADMAN h...Ry smg WRAITH - THERMOMETER. We attach hereto copy of Rm/Std.11/WH.26.4.38. relating to the above. It will be necessary…

img041 Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the inspection and return of a Thermometer, model DB.1360.
View original record 6003. CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY [Left Crest: ENGINEERING AND ALLIED EMPLOYERS' NATIONAL FEDERATION 1926] [Right Crest: BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KING] TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE…

img042 Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a sample thermometer and responses to queries.
View original record 6003. CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. CABLES: SPEEDOFAC, LONDON. CODES: MARCONI, COMMERCIAL, BENTLEY'S. BY…

img043 Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding experimental tests and limited experience with small diameter capillary tubing.
View original record RP 81 S. SMITH & SONS (Motor Accessories) LTD. CRICKLEWOOD WORKS, LONDON, N.W.2. CONTINUATION NO. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. 16th May 1938. 4. We have made a number of experimental tests, but have…

img044 Letter to S. Smith & Sons regarding returned faulty combined thermometer and oil pressure gauge units.
View original record 6003 Experimental Dept. Rm/Std.11/MH. 29th. June 1938. Messrs. S. Smith & Sons, Ltd., Cricklewood Works, LONDON, N.W.2. For the attention of Mr. Dorer. memo is 561. Dear Sirs, Our Cricklewood Service…

img045 Letter from S. Smith & Sons providing inspection reports for faulty thermometers and oil gauges from two different orders.
View original record 105 [Illegible handwritten note] File 6003 CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY S. SMITH & SONS (Motor Accessories) Ltd CRICKLEWOOD WORKS, LONDON, N.W.2 TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20…

img046 Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding thermometer faults and requesting assurance on preventative measures.
View original record 6003 Experimental Dept. Rm/Std.3/MH. 5th. July 1938. Messrs. S.Smith & Sons Ltd., Cricklewood Works, LONDON, N.W.2. For the attention of Mr.Dorer. Dear Sirs, We have received your letter of 1st. July…

img047 Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding thermometer faults and an assurance of their resolution.
View original record File Thermometers 6003 CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd CRICKLEWOOD WORKS LONDON, N.W.2 TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS:…

img048 Production hold-up due to faulty Bentley Water Temperature Regulators.
View original record 13287 6003 (SD) Note Rm /SMg To RHC. From RHC/TVT. c. to BY. c. to Rm. RHC/TVT.1/FH.30.8.38. BENTLEY WATER TEMPERATURE REGULATORS. Production was held up on Thursday, August, 25th. due to failure of…

img049 Order for six glass thermometers for experimental testing.
View original record 6003 To Roy. from Rm/Std. c. G/JWH. Rm/Std.12/MH.20.9.38. Will you please order from Messrs. Georges Ltd., for experimental test purposes, six glass thermometers reading from - 10 to 110°C. to their…

img050 The despatch of a thermometer and oil gauge unit for examination.
View original record 6003 To D/BP. from Rm/Std. c. Hd/FC. c. ROY/JT. Rm/Std.12/MH.1.11.38. We are sending into the Despatch Stores one 25/30 H.P. chassis thermometer and oil gauge unit, D.75625 - this has been returned…

img051 The return of a faulty thermometer and oil gauge unit from chassis GWN-16.
View original record 6003 To Roy/JT. from Rm/Std. c. D/BP. c. Hd. Rm/Std.10/MH.1.11.38. CHASSIS GWN-16. We have returned a faulty thermometer and oil gauge unit (off chassis GWN-16) to Messrs. S. Smith & Sons Ltd. "For…

img052 Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding a defective thermometer and oil gauge unit returned for examination and repair.
View original record Experimental Dept. Rm/Std.11/MH. 1st. November 1938. Messrs. S.Smith & Sons Ltd., Cricklewood Works, LONDON, N.W.2. For the attention of Mr. Dorer. Dear Sirs, We are returning to you under separate…

img053 Letter from S. Smith & Sons acknowledging receipt of correspondence regarding a Thermometer/Oil Gauge.
View original record 105 FW 6003 CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS LIMITED TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. SMITH'S M…

img054 Supply and recalibration of instruments for Chassis 9.B.V.
View original record 6003 . To Rm/RC. BY/RD.7/B.10.11.38. CHASSIS 9.B.V. Please receive herewith instruments for 9.B.V. as follows :- Combined Oil Gauge and Thermometer and 16 Gallon Petrol Gauge. The electric clock will…

img055 The repair of a broken Negretti and Zambra thermometer.
View original record 8 6003. To HPS/AM. from Rm/Std. Rm/Std.3/MH.11.11.38. We hand you herewith one Negretti and Zambra thermometer 0 to 100°C, No. T/2442) which has a broken capillary. Will you please return this to the…

img056 To A. Moore requesting the return of a Negretti & Zambra instrument to the makers for repair.
View original record 6003 A.Moore. from Rm/Swdl. Rm/Swdl.5/MH.17.11.38. Will you please return the Negretti & Zambra ometer we hand you herewith, to the makers for repair. Rm/Swdl.

img057 Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the rectification of a sticking oil gauge needle.
View original record 105 6003.2 CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY ENGINEERING AND ALLIED EMPLOYERS' NATIONAL FEDERATION 1918 TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON.…

img058 Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding the return of a faulty thermometer and oil gauge unit for correction and analysis.
View original record c Roy/JT 6003 Experimental Dept. Rm/Std.7/MH. 23rd. November 1938. Messrs. S.Smith & Sons Ltd., Cricklewood Works, LONDON, N.W.2. For the attention of Mr. Dorer. Dear Sirs, Referring to your letter of…

img059 Letter to S.Smith & Sons Ltd. regarding the return of a defective thermometer and oil gauge unit.
View original record 6003 c, Roy/JT. Experimental Dept. Rm/Std.13/MH. 24th. November 1938. Messrs. S.Smith & Sons Ltd., Cricklewood Works, LONDON, N.W.2. For the attention of Mr. Dorer. Dear Sirs, We are to-day returning…

img060 Letter from S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding a Dual instrument.
View original record 105 6003. CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. CABLES: SPEEDOFAC, LONDON. CODES: MARCONI, COMMERCIAL,…

img061 Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a factory report on two faulty instruments.
View original record 105 File 6003 CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING ENGINEERING AND ALLIED EMPLOYERS' NATIONAL FEDERATION TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES)…

img062 Letter from S. Smith & Sons concerning modifications to a dial and case arrangement for gauges.
View original record R.P.81 S. SMITH & SONS (Motor Accessories) LTD. CRICKLEWOOD WORKS, LONDON, N.W.2. CONTINUATION NO. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. Derby. being suspended by eight strap pieces the dial will have a turned…

img063 Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. about returning a defective thermometer and oil gauge unit for repair.
View original record c. Roy/JT. Experimental Dept. Rm/Std.5/MH. 17th. December 1938. Messrs. S.Smith & Sons Ltd., Cricklewood Works, LONDON, N.W.2. For the attention of Mr. Dorer. Dear Sirs, We are to-day returning for…

img064 Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a broken hairspring on a Thermometer and Oil Gauge No.703 and the corrective action taken.
View original record 105 6003 CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC. PHONE. LONDON. S. SMITH & SONS (Motor Accessories) Ltd CRICKLEWOOD WORKS LONDON,…

img065 Works order for the repair of a combined oil gauge and thermometer for chassis WXA-47.
View original record RR 615B (5T) (76745 28-11-38) B.P. 47556 B50773 WORKS ORDER No. 45052 Date 31.1.39. CHASSIS OR AERO ENGINE WXA-47 ORDER OR CONTRACT REF. N.12696. 30.1.39. Customer Rolls-Royce Ltd., Edgware Road, The…

img066 Chasing outstanding repairs for calorstats, oil gauges, and thermometers for specific chassis numbers.
View original record Handwritten: All repaired free of chge & put into Stock 6003 Rm/FJH c. Roy/JT. c. RHO/Spn. c. Hd/HBR. D/RP/Bml7/JW.17.2.39. re: Chassis Nos. GWN-23 & 61-MW According to our records the calorstats…

img067 Official order be sent to Messrs. S. Smith & Sons Ltd for a component conversion.
View original record 6003 To Roy. from Rm/FJH. c. G/JWH. Rm/FJH.4/MH.23.2.39. Will you please send an official order to Messrs. S. Smith & Sons Ltd. for converting one special thermometer and pressure gauge unit to…

img068 The despatch of a special thermometer and oil gauge unit to S. Smith & Sons Ltd.
View original record 6003 To, Hd/FC. from Rm/FJH. c. D/BP. Rm/FJH.5/MH.23.2.39. Will you please despatch to Messrs. S.Smith & Sons Ltd., Cricklewood Works, LONDON, N.W.2. for the attention of Mr. Dorer, the special…

img069 Letter to S. Smith & Sons Ltd. requesting the conversion of a combined thermometer and oil gauge unit back to standard.
View original record 6003 Experimental Dept. Rm/FJH.3/MH. 23rd. February, 1939. Messrs. S.Smith & Sons Ltd., Cricklewood Works, LONDON, N.W.2. For the attention of Mr. Dorer. Dear Sirs, We are returning to you under…

img070 Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a modified Dual Instrument and its expected dispatch date.
View original record 105 6003 CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY ENGINEERING AND ALLIED EMPLOYERS' NATIONAL FEDERATION TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. S. Smith &…

img071 Letter from S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd regarding the dispatch of a modified Dual Gauge.
View original record S. Smith & Sons (Motor Accessories) Ltd CRICKLEWOOD WORKS LONDON, N.W.2 CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (20 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON.…

img072 Return of three failed Negretti & Zambra thermometers for repair.
View original record 6003 HPS/Mr. Moore. Rm/FJH5/R.8.3.39. We have handed you three Negretti & Zambra thermometers which have failed. Will you please have these repaired by the Makers and returned to Rm/FJH. The…

img073 The purchase of one dozen glass thermometers from Messrs. George Ltd.
View original record 6003 To Roy. from Rm/FJH. c. G/JWH. Rm/FJH.5/MH.10.3.39. Will you please obtain from Messrs. George Ltd. one dozen glass thermometers calibrated from -10°C to 110°C. O/N. 555. Rm/FJH.

img074 Requesting the calibration check of Negretti & Zambra thermometers.
View original record 6003. Hl/Mr. Squires. Rm/FJH4/25.3.39. Will you please check the calibration of the Negretti & Zambra thermometers which have been handed to you by Rm/ABR. Rm/FJH.

img075 Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the despatch and specifications of a Calorstat for testing.
View original record 105 RM 6003. CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY BY APPOINTMENT TO THE LATE KING GEORGE V ENGINEERING AND ALLIED EMPLOYERS' NATIONAL FEDERATION TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (40 LINES)…

img076 Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding a report and estimate for a combined oil gauge and thermometer from chassis GRP-23.
View original record 6003 CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (40 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. CABLES: SPEEDOFAC, LONDON. CODES: MARCONI, COMMERCIAL, BENTLEY'S. BY…

img077 Correspondence from S. Smith & Sons regarding a rejected repair claim for a combined oil gauge and thermometer from chassis GRP-23.
View original record For the attention of ref. RM/FJH. R3/43762. 27th March, 1939. (Dict 25th) Messrs. Rolls-Royce. Ltd., The Hyde, Hendon. N.W.9. Dear Sirs, Re Chassis GRP-23. We duly received for repair under claim in…

img078 Estimate from S. Smith & Sons for repairing a safety gauge chassis.
View original record CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY [CREST: ENGINEERING AND ALLIED EMPLOYERS' NATIONAL FEDERATION] TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON [CREST: BY APPOINTMENT…

img079 Letter from a supplier regarding a faulty combined oil and radiator thermometer and its free of charge replacement.
View original record 105 6003 CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY ENGINEERING & ALLIED EMPLOYERS' NATIONAL FEDERATION TELEPHONE: GLADSTONE 3333 (40 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. BY…

img080 Letter from S. Smith & Sons regarding the repair of a combined oil gauge and radiator thermometer for chassis GGR-5.
View original record 105 6003 CONTRACTORS TO ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE & AIR MINISTRY ENGINEERING & ALLIED EMPLOYERS' NATIONAL FEDERATION TELEPHONE GLADSTONE 3333 (40 LINES) TELEGRAMS: SPEEDOFAC, PHONE, LONDON. S. SMITH &…

img081 Requesting two N. & Z. thermometers be sent away for repair.
View original record 6003 To HPS/AM. Rm/Ed.4/JH.27.4.39. N. & Z. Thermometers. Will you please send the accompanying N. & Z thermometers T/17368 and T/19521 away for repair. On return they should be handed to Rm/AER.…

img082 Request to fabricate a copper top water pipe with an adaptor for a Negretti & Zambra Thermometer.
View original record 6003. To HPS. Rm/Ed.5/JH.10.5.39. Top Water Pipe. Will you please make up a copper top water pipe on 3.B.50 incorporating an adaptor for fitting a Negretti & Zambra Thermometer. Rm/Ed.

img083 Requesting a check on N. & Z. Thermometers.
View original record 6003 To H1/Mr. Squires. Rm/Ed.15/JH.12.6.39. N. & Z. Thermometers. Will you please check the thermometers handed to you by Rm/ABR. Rm/Ed.

img084 Requesting an N. & Z. thermometer with serial number NT.17435 be sent for repair.
View original record 6003 To HPS/AM. Rm/Swdl.6/JH.13.6.39. Please send the N. & Z. thermometer away for repair. No.NT.17435. Rm/Swdl.

img085 Cover letter from AMAL LTD enclosing an Oil Thermometer Pocket List.
View original record Rm /SWLD 6003. PHONE: BIRCHFIELDS 4571 (5 LINES) TELEGRAMS: "AMALCARB," [PHONE] BIRMINGHAM AMAL LTD HOLFORD WORKS, PERRY BARR BIRMINGHAM 20 ENGLAND MEMBERS OF SOCIETY OF BRITISH AIRCRAFT CONSTRUCTORS…

img086 Product specification sheet for an AMAL Type 184 Aircraft Thermometer (Oil) Pocket.
View original record LIST No. 398B. S.B.A.C THE SOCIETY OF BRITISH AIRCRAFT CONSTRUCTORS AMAL Aircraft Thermometer (Oil) Pocket. Type 184 in two models :— ELBOW Type as illustrated. UNIVERSAL TYPE where the piece 'C' is…

img087 Product data sheet for an aircraft thermometer oil pocket, detailing specifications and available sizes.
View original record AIRCRAFT Thermometer (Oil) Pocket Description From the illustrations it will be seen that the pocket is composed primarily of three pieces—the centre piece “ B ” being a steel sleeve into which is…

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