Rolls-Royce Archives
| Identifier | Entry | ||
| Scan001 | Circulating a board resolution regarding officials entering record-making competitions. | ||
| View original record | 1204 ?'' TO: Rm. D3/DL2/1/39. Sg requests that the following be circulated :- "The Board at a meeting of the Directors on July 7th 1930 passed the following resolution:- It was resolved that no… | ||
| Scan002 | Outlining the policy for personal telephone calls and restrictions on trunk calls between London and Derby. | ||
| View original record | 1204 Rme To all departments at Derby: D2/DL2/1 /39. Sg writes as follows :-- "Should anyone wish to use the telephone for private purposes, before asking for the number they require, they should… | ||
| Scan003 | Lack of space for staff, cabinets, and a conference room in the Repair Department. | ||
| View original record | 1204 Hs. from Rm. Rm1/R.1.1.39. With reference to the attached copy memo - Rm3/R.18.11.38., in addition to the convenience point of view, it is necessary to point out that there is so little room for… | ||
| Scan004 | The 'Incolap' process for finishing splines and its history on aero engines. | ||
| View original record | 1204 Hs. from Rm. Rm9/R.3.1.39. With reference to the attached letter from Oy., we cannot find any case where "Incolap" is used on production or in the Experimental Dept. The present best-known method… | ||
| Scan005 | Notice regarding restrictions on photographers accessing work of a secret nature. | ||
| View original record | BM 1204. ALL TESTERS TO NOTE To all Officials and Superintendents. Hs.5/T.4.1.39. Photographers. Will you please note that under no circumstances should photographers be allowed access to work of a… | ||
| Scan006 | Inviting an individual to a lunch held in the Luncheon Room for a visitor. | ||
| View original record | Hy. By. Rm. RHC. Da. Mx. HPS. LA. Rm/Gry. Roy. Hs/LS. c. to Ky. 1204. Hs.1/KW.10.1.39. Rm In connection with Sg's visit to the Works this week, will you please join us for lunch to-day, at 1 p.m. in… | ||
| Scan007 | Thank you letter to Mr. W.R. Trounson of Superflexit Ltd. for a brief case. | ||
| View original record | 1204 Rm12/R. 10th January, 1939. W.R. Trounson, Esq., Superflexit Ltd., Trading Estate, SLOUGH, Bucks. Dear Mr. Trounson, Many thanks for the Brief Case. Yours sincerely, | ||
| Scan008 | Letter from Hubert HP Trist & Company regarding tickets for an England v Wales rugby match. | ||
| View original record | 1204 BRANCHES: LONDON, NEWCASTLE, GLASGOW, SWANSEA, CHESTER, LEEDS TRADE 'TOP-DOG' MARK B. E. DRAPER HUBERT H.P. TRIST & COMPANY TELEGRAPHIC & CABLE ADDRESS: SPECIALITIES BRISTOL TELEPHONES: {77093,… | ||
| Scan009 | Letter to B.E. Draper of Hubert H.P, Trist & Company, thanking him for two Grand Stand tickets for a match. | ||
| View original record | 1204 Rm7/R. 12th January, 1939. B.E. Draper, Esq., Messrs. Hubert H.P, Trist & Company, Top-Dog Works, Brislington, BRISTOL. 4. Dear Mr. Draper, Thank you for your letter of January 11th, together… | ||
| Scan010 | Releasing Engine No. W.7.Z. for the Birmingham University Mechanical Engineering Department. | ||
| View original record | 1204 Hs. from Rm. Rm8/R.12.1.39. With reference to the attached letter from the Birmingham University (Mechanical Engineering Dept.), we have Engine No. W.7.Z. which we could release for this purpose… | ||
| Scan011 | A spare W7Z engine unit and an obsolete 20/25 unit bored out to 25/30. | ||
| View original record | Rm. W7Z unit ex SG's 25/30 in spare. Obsolete 20/25 unit bored out to 25/30. Pimkswol | ||
| Scan012 | Letter to the S.A.E. Journal requesting membership forms and an issue of the journal for Mr. T.C. Worth. | ||
| View original record | 1204 Rm10/R. 13th January, 1939. The Secretary, S.A.E. Journal, 29 West 39th Street, NEW YORK. U.S.A. Dear Sir, Mr. T.C. Worth of British Filters Ltd., Aircraft House, Market Harborough, would like to… | ||
| Scan013 | Request to the librarian to obtain the S.A.E. Journal for the Experimental Chassis Division. | ||
| View original record | 1204 Mr. Dixon, Librarian. Rm9/R.13.1.39. Will you please arrange to obtain the S.A.E. Journal for the Experimental Chassis Division in future. Please ensure that we get a copy of the January issue,… | ||
| Scan014 | Job application from a moulder named Horsley. | ||
| View original record | 1204 RHC/Vs. Rm2/R.16.1.39. There is a fellow called 'Horsley' who has applied to me for a job. He is a moulder by trade. Should you want any moulders you might find this chap useful. Herewith… | ||
| Scan015 | Letter to Automotive Industries seeking clarification on 'shipping weight' and discussing tyre performance variations. | ||
| View original record | 1204 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT Rm/NRC.19/JH. 18th. January, 1939. Automotive Industries, Chestnut and Fifty-Sixth Streets, Philadelphia, U.S.A. For the attention of Mr. Marcus Ainsworth. Dear Sirs, We… | ||
| Scan016 | From Rm. to Bly. regarding two tickets for an International Rugger Match. | ||
| View original record | 1204 PER BAG. W/S. Bly. from Rm. Rm13/R.19.1.39. I am enclosing herewith two tickets for the International Rugger Match to-morrow. I was proposing to go, but now cannot manage it. Should you not be… | ||
| Scan017 | The verification of an attached list of names for departmental records. | ||
| View original record | 1204 Experimental. O.K. RM Hs.6/T. 20/1/39 So that we can keep our records in order will you please check the attached list of names for your Department==== & returns. Hs/LS | ||
| Scan018 | Request to return a stop watch and rev counter reduction gear to the makers for repair. | ||
| View original record | 1204? To HPS/A.Moore. from Rm/Swdl. Rm/Swdl.3/MH.24.1.39. Will you please return the stop watch and rev counter reduction gear we hand you herewith, to the makers for repair. Rm/Swdl. | ||
| Scan019 | Thank-you letter from Marc Birkigt of Hispano-Suiza following a visit to the Automobile Section. | ||
| View original record | 1204 SOCIÉTÉ FRANÇAISE HISPANO SUIZA SOCIÉTÉ ANONYME - CAPITAL 42.000.000 DE FRS. TÉLÉPHONE CARNOT 13-03, 13-04, 13-05 ADR. TÉLÉGRAPHIQUE HISPANOTO-BOIS-COLOMBES R.C.SEINE N° 211.048 B. SIÈGE SOCIAL… | ||
| Scan020 | Confirming the correctness of a list of names and returning it. | ||
| View original record | 1204 To Hs/LS. from Rm. Rm.4/MH.30.1.39. With reference to your note Hs.6/T.20.1.39, the list of names is quite correct. We return the list herewith. Rm. | ||
| Scan021 | Letter from Frank Kennington to Mr. Robotham explaining an absence due to illness and enclosing a doctor's certificate. | ||
| View original record | 1204 CORDRIC, RADLETT, HERTS. TEL. RADLETT 6642. Jan 30 Dear Mr. Robotham, I have contracted flu with a high temperature and the doctor will not let me get up till Wednesday. I enclose his… | ||
| Scan022 | Postscript note regarding a 'run down condition' attributed to a damp and cold environment. | ||
| View original record | P.S. I think her run down condition is undoubtedly due to the dampness and coldness of the bump house | ||
| Scan023 | Doctor's sick note for Mr F. W. Kennington certifying he is suffering from Influenza. | ||
| View original record | DR. A. G. WILSON. TELEPHONE 6781 RADLETT. AT HOME 9 - 10 A.M. 6 - 7 P.M. (NOT WEDNESDAYS). BRANCH SURGERIES: NEW ROAD, SHENLEY. CONSULTING HOURS: MON. & THURS. - 12 NOON. SAT. - 5.30 P.M. THE RED… | ||
| Scan024 | Attaching preprints of four S.A.E. papers forwarded by Mr. J.M. Lessells. | ||
| View original record | 120A Rm. from Hs/LS. Hs./LS.10/T1.2.39. J.M. LESSELLS. We attach hereto preprints of the following S.A.E. Papers, which Mr. Lessells has forwarded to us. (Handwritten: Bm) Passenger Car Road Noise.… | ||
| Scan025 | Letter from 'The Motor' magazine summarizing the contents of their January 1939 issues, including road tests and technical reviews. | ||
| View original record | 1204 The Motor PROPRIETORS: TEMPLE PRESS LIMITED MANAGING DIRECTOR: ROLAND E. DANGERFIELD DIRECTOR AND GENERAL MANAGER: ROBERT ASHWORTH LONDON: 5-17 ROSEBERY AVENUE E.C.1 TELEPHONES TERMINUS 3636… | ||
| Scan026 | Letter from the Technical Editor of 'THE MOTOR' magazine outlining future articles. | ||
| View original record | "THE MOTOR."-Continued -2- Next month some further considerations on the 600 c.c. type of car will be examined and the Technical Review will deal with Cast Shafts. Another feature during February will… | ||
| Scan027 | Confirming the plan to erect new offices for the Chassis Experimental staff on the site of the Acetylene Plant. | ||
| View original record | W.J. from Hs/LS. Copy to Hy. Rm. 1204. Hs./LS.2/T.9.2.39. OFFICES FOR CHASSIS EXPERIMENTAL STAFF. Confirming our conversation, Hs. has agreed to dispense with the Acetylene Plant and to erect offices… | ||
| Scan028 | Allocating new order numbers for chassis body development and clarifying the accounting for associated costs. | ||
| View original record | 1204 To Rm. from HPS/Ker. c.c. G/Grylls. c.c. F Dodd. c.c. G/Rb. HPS/Ker.1/EP.20.2.39. CHASSIS BODY DEVELOPMENT. As requested, the order numbers to be used for Body Development are :- 52484 Body… | ||
| Scan029 | To testers about adhering to procedures for outside jobs and visitor protocols. | ||
| View original record | 1204 All Testers from Rm. Rm2/R.22.2.39. Instructions are not being adhered to with regard to filling in sheets when any tester wishes to go on an outside job. It is imperative that these sheets… | ||
| Scan030 | Arranging a visit to the Works to inspect bodywork on chassis 9.B.V and requesting a car for pickup. | ||
| View original record | 120A Rmy [Signature] Please arrange HSL [Signature] 25. 2. 39. Try Paulin 2/35 9BV Now due for dev'y No higher engine revs with this car It is some time now since I have been to the Works and should… | ||
| Scan031 | Confirming a visit to the Works to inspect bodywork and arranging for car pickup. | ||
| View original record | W/S - Bly. 27.2.39. Hs. agrees to your visit to the Works to-morrow and Wadnesday, and Rm. has been requested to arrange for you to see the bodywork on 9-B-V. A car will meet you at the Midland Hotel… | ||
| Scan032 | To the Transport Department arranging collection of a visitor. | ||
| View original record | Transport Dept. Hs.8/KW.27.2.39. Please meet Mr. Bleaney at the Midland Hotel at 2 p.m. to-morrow (Tuesday) and bring him to the Works. Hs/KW. | ||
| Scan033 | Request to book a single plane ticket from London to Paris for an employee's work travel. | ||
| View original record | 1204 To Yl. Rm/IMW.2/JH.28.2.39. Will you please book one single ticket from London to Paris on the 12.30 midday Imperial Airways plane on Saturday next March 4th. for I. Waller travelling to France… | ||
| Scan034 | Announcing management changes for Aero Production, appointing a new General Manager and Works Manager. | ||
| View original record | Rm 1204. To All Officials, Superintendents & Foremen. It has been decided that in future Sft. will be General Manager of Aero Production, and will be responsible for the aero programme as a whole,… | ||
| Scan035 | Announcing the appointment of a new personal assistant, Chief of Staff, and Manager of the Sub-contract Department. | ||
| View original record | 1204. Rm. To All Officials, Superintendents & Foremen. Sft3/BH.1.3.39. I have appointed Mr. Thornton as my personal assistant and Chief of Staff, and Mr. Hoskisson as Manager of the Sub-contract Dept.… | ||
| Scan036 | Restricting the use of the company telephone for private calls. | ||
| View original record | 22 1204 ALL TESTERS To all Officials, Superintendents & Foremen. Please note Rm 2/3/1939. A complaint is made that the telephone switchboard is blocked with private calls and that this interferes with… | ||
| Scan037 | Letter from 'The Motor' magazine discussing technical features, the German Volkswagen (KdF car), and German fuel octane values. | ||
| View original record | 1204. THE Motor PROPRIETORS: TEMPLE PRESS LIMITED. MANAGING DIRECTOR: ROLAND E. DANGERFIELD. DIRECTOR AND GENERAL MANAGER: ROBERT ASHWORTH. LONDON: 5-17 ROSEBERY AVENUE E.C.I TELEPHONE TERMINUS 3636… | ||
| Scan038 | Letter from the Technical Editor of 'THE MOTOR' regarding streamlining and recent articles on new cars and road tests. | ||
| View original record | "THE MOTOR"--continued. -2- Streamlining is undoubtedly being taken seriously there, more with a view to its potentialities in economy and running than for obtaining ultra-high speeds. The increase in… | ||
| Scan039 | Encouraging staff members to join the Hospital Fund Association. | ||
| View original record | 420H Rolls-Royce Hospital Fund Association TO: Rm. D/DL6.3.39. There is one member of your staff who has not yet applied for membership of the above named Association, and as the Works are beating the… | ||
| Scan040 | Personal letter from A.F. Martindale regarding contact arrangements and work on Hampden aircraft. | ||
| View original record | 1204- From:- A.F. Martindale Sergeants' Mess Waddington Lincs. 7-3-1939. Dear Rm, You asked me to tell you how you could get hold of me. The best way is to send a telegram to the above address asking… | ||
| Scan041 | Letter discussing aircraft performance specifications and amenities. | ||
| View original record | have a very decent performance and range - about 230 mph for 9 hours. top speed something like 300. I don't know the exact figures. They are fitted with central heating, W.C., & all modern… | ||
| Scan042 | Brief letter to Martindale regarding a missed meeting and his upcoming month's training. | ||
| View original record | 1204. Rm/AFM. Rm10/R.9.3.39. Dear Martindale, Many thanks for your letter. I was sorry that I was not able to see you yesterday. I understand that you are getting away with a month's training which is… | ||
| Scan043 | Letter from the Experimental Department inquiring about small size steel flexible ropes and thimbles. | ||
| View original record | 1206 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/NRC.12/JH. 10th. March, 1939. The British Ropes Ltd., Doncaster. Dear Sirs, Will you kindly send us particulars of small size steel flexible ropes, of say .05" to .08"… | ||
| Scan044 | Re-organisation of correspondence routing within the Aero Division. | ||
| View original record | 1204 Rm. Sft6/BH.10.3.39. Certain re-organisation has been found necessary in the Aero Division, and we shall be glad if you will note the following and arrange accordingly:- (1) Correspondence… | ||
| Scan045 | Directive concerning correspondence and mail delivery for the Instruction School. | ||
| View original record | -2- Sft6/BH.10.3.39. (11) All,correspondence relating to the Instruction School should be addressed to Sft/CLH, but can be sent direct to the Instruction School. Here again any matters effecting… | ||
| Scan046 | The policy on travel expenses for job applicants. | ||
| View original record | Rm 120H To all Officials and Superintendents Expenses allowed to applicants for employment. Railway Vouchers should be sent ha applicants for employment at the time of arranging the interview. No… | ||
| Scan047 | Performance trials and press feedback on the new Streamline Bentley. | ||
| View original record | For R.R. Magazine 1204 THE NEW STREAMLINE BENTLEY. -------------------------- Reports have recently appeared in the Press concerning the performance of a 4 1/4-litre Bentley chassis having an engine… | ||
| Scan048 | Report page discussing the high performance, comfort, and features of the Streamline Bentley, contrasting it with other cars and its suitability for German autobahns. | ||
| View original record | -2- 16.3.39. When considering speeds such as these, one usually conjures up a picture of a very small and uncom- fortable open touring car with a noisy exhaust. The Streamline Bentley is as quiet and… | ||
| Scan049 | Description of a new breed of motor-car built to take advantage of changing road conditions. | ||
| View original record | -3- is the fore-runner of a new breed of motor-car which is built to take advantage of the changing road conditions. | ||
| Scan050 | Advising of a planned power outage at the Shardlow premises. | ||
| View original record | 1204 Rm. from Wn. Wn15/EIT.17.3.39. Garage at Shardlow. Please note we are advised by the Electric Power Company that there will be no Electric current available at the Shardlow premises between the… | ||
| Scan051 | Letter from British Ropes Limited regarding an enquiry for small steel flexible ropes, detailing available sizes and prices. | ||
| View original record | 1204. TELEPHONE: GREENWICH 3311 (6 LINES). TELEGRAMS: BRITTHEMP, WOL, LONDON. BRITISH ROPES LIMITED. SELLING AGENTS: BRITISH ROPES SOUTHERN (SALES) LTD DIRECTORS: FREDK. ELLIS. D. P. FROST. WALTER… | ||
| Scan052 | Quotation letter from British Ropes Southern (Sales) Ltd. for different samples of wire strands. | ||
| View original record | B.R. Ltd. to Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited. 17. 3. 1939. Page 2. The second sample consists of 19 wires each .012", giving an overall diameter of .060", the price being 21/-d per 1,000 feet. The third… | ||
| Scan053 | Letter from British Ropes Limited regarding a request for Carburettor Control Wire. | ||
| View original record | BRITISH ROPES LIMITED DONCASTER. SELLING AGENTS: BRITISH ROPES MIDLAND (SALES) LTD. DIRECTORS E. A. ELLIS F. FRANKLIN D. A. HAGGIE W. HAGGIE H. L. RILEY, D.S.C. H. A. SMITH MAJOR S. SMITH TELEPHONES… | ||
| Scan054 | Letter from the Experimental Department to British Ropes Ltd. requesting a sample of flexible wire ropes for testing. | ||
| View original record | c. Roy. 1204 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/NRC.10/JH. 21st. March, 1939. British Ropes Ltd., Doncaster. your ref. MR/CF/JLK. CR/8287/HEA/PN. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letters of 15th. from… | ||
| Scan055 | The requirement for testers to wear overalls in the Garage or Test Houses. | ||
| View original record | 1204 Rm/FD. from Rm. Rm/Swdl. Rm7/R.18.3.39. Some time ago we issued instructions that overalls should be worn by testers when engaged on work of any kind in the Garage or Test Houses. We note there… | ||
| Scan056 | Private memo concerning the upcoming visit of Mr. Peat of Ford & Peat Ltd., Australia, and the information he should be given. | ||
| View original record | 120H P R I V A T E. HS. RHC. Rm. Mr. H. A. Ward. LA. D/BP14/MW.22.3.39. Re: Mr. Peat of Ford & Peat Ltd., Australia. We understand that Mr. Peat, who used to be with this Company and for a time… | ||
| Scan057 | Letter from British Ropes Limited regarding a free sample of .012' 19 wire strand for experimental work. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONE: GREENWICH 3311 (8 LINES). N.R.C. 1204 TELEGRAMS: BRITTHEMP, WOL, LONDON. BRITISH ROPES LIMITED. SELLING AGENTS: BRITISH ROPES SOUTHERN (SALES) LTD WIRE ROPE DEPARTMENT. ANCHOR & HOPE LANE,… | ||
| Scan058 | Overuse of the private telephone line to Hucknall. | ||
| View original record | Rm 120H To all Officials. and Superintendents. Hs.1/T.23.3.39. Telephone Line to Hucknall. Some time ago we installed a private telephone line to Hucknall. This was done not only as an economy, but… | ||
| Scan059 | Changing staff check numbers to the 1800 series. | ||
| View original record | Rm. c.c. to Rn. Mr. Levitt " Bradley " Routledge. 120H G/ML2/LH23.3.39. Commencing Monday next, 27th March, 1939, the staff check numbers in your Dept. will be altered to the 1800 series. Will you… | ||
| Scan060 | Register of employee names with old and new check numbers. | ||
| View original record | No. New Check Old No. NAME /1800 1008 F.DODD FD 1801 1033 J.R.SPOONER JRS. 1818 1068 G.REES GR. 1819 1091 J.HOLLINGWORTH JH. 1802 1097 H.WHYMAN Hwy 1820 1099 M.HUCKERBY MH 1822 1037 I.M.WALLER 1823… | ||
| Scan061 | Letter to British Ropes Ltd. thanking them for sending 50 feet of flexible wire free of charge. | ||
| View original record | c. Roy. 1204 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT. Rm/NRC.8/JH. 24th. March, 1939. British Ropes Ltd., Wire Rope Department, Anchor & Hope Lane, Charlton, LONDON.S.E.7. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your letter of… | ||
| Scan062 | Letter to 'The Motor' magazine regarding an article on offset transmission and new axle construction. | ||
| View original record | 1204 c. Mx. Rm/Gry.5/MH. 24th. March, 1939. The Technical Editor, "The Motor", 5-17, Rosebery Avenue, LONDON, E.C.1. Dear Sir, I have studied with interest the blue print appearing in "The Motor" of… | ||
| Scan063 | Circular to all departments regarding the timing of trunk calls between London and Derby. | ||
| View original record | Rm 1204 To all Departments D1/DL28.3.39. Rm Sg writes as follows :- "Will you please circulate the following :- "" Please bear in mind that trunk calls between London and Derby should, whenever… | ||
| Scan064 | To all departments regarding the procedure for making private telephone calls. | ||
| View original record | Rm 1204 To all Departments Sg writes as follows :- "Please circulate the following :- Should anyone wish to use the telephone for private purposes, before asking for the number they require, they… | ||
| Scan065 | Using a suppressor in a car's ignition system to reduce radio and television interference. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 306. ST. 74907/4/11/38. C.E. 1204 EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT REPORT. REFERENCE:- Lr/HWS/SGL.1/WJ.29.3.39. Subject of Report:- RADIO INTERFERENCE FROM CAR IGNITION SYSTEM. EFFECT OF SUPPRESSOR IN… | ||
| Scan066 | Report measuring the effect of a suppressor in a coil H.T. lead on radio interference from a car ignition system. | ||
| View original record | Lr/HWS/SGL.1/WJ.29.3.39. RADIO INTERFERENCE FROM CAR IGNITION SYSTEM. EFFECT OF SUPPRESSOR IN COIL H.T. LEAD. Measurements of the interference have been carried out to show the effect of a single… | ||
| Scan067 | Oscillograms of radio interference from a Buick 8 engine running at 2000 r.p.m. | ||
| View original record | OSCILLOGRAMS TAKEN OF RADIO INTERFERENCE FROM BUICK 8. Engine running at 2000 r.p.m. 1) Interference at television w/length No suppressor fitted. Plug screen on 2) Interference at television w/length… | ||
| Scan068 | Letter providing an update on engine modifications for a 4 1/4 litre engine using a Merlin induction system. | ||
| View original record | 1204 Queen Mary N.H, March 31st Dear Rm just a line to let you know the job went off on Monday morning according to plan, rough passage at first, but now going on well. Inside of nose still much… | ||
| Scan069 | Letter discussing the mechanical causes of 'juddering' during deceleration. | ||
| View original record | In decelerating, I imagine, the possible points where jerking can arise are between the brake linings and the drum and, again, between the tyres and the ground. I do not see clearly how the clutch… | ||
| Scan070 | Letter from the Oxford English Dictionary discussing the definition and application of the word 'juddering' in a motoring context. | ||
| View original record | OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY Old Ashmolean, Broad Street, Oxford 31 March '39 Dear Henderson, Many thanks for your letter of the 29th, telling me about 'juddering'. I am not quite clear about one point.… | ||
| Scan071 | Get-well letter to N.R. Chandler. | ||
| View original record | 120A Rml/R. 1st April, 1939. N.R. Chandler, Esq., Queen Mary Nursing Home, Duffield Road, D E R B Y. Dear NRC., I was very glad to get your letter of March 31st, and to hear that you are progressing… | ||
| Scan072 | Excessive foot traffic through the Experimental Fitting and Machine sections, requesting staff use the yards instead. | ||
| View original record | 1204 ALL TESTERS To Rm. HPS.2/EP.1.4.39. PLEASE COMPLY Rm I am very much concerned with the number of people, not directly employed in the Department, who walk through the Experimental Fitting and… | ||
| Scan073 | Request for an authoritative explanation of the word 'judder' as used in a Phantom III advertisement. | ||
| View original record | S/W (Rm). Cx/DHS/ES.3.4.39. Dear Rm, A friend of mine who is connected with the Oxford English Dictionary wrote to me a few days ago as a result of seeing an advertisement of the Rolls-Royce Phantom… | ||
| Scan074 | From Rm. to D.H. providing a definition for the word 'Judder'. | ||
| View original record | 1204 W/S. DH. from Rm. Rm3/R.4.4.49. Dear DH., I think the best definition of the word 'Judder' is - "A relatively low frequency vibration occasioned by the fact that the coefficient of friction at… | ||
| Scan075 | Letter from 'The Motor' magazine summarizing content from their March 1939 issues, including a Technical Review and road tests. | ||
| View original record | 1204 The Motor PROPRIETORS: TEMPLE PRESS LIMITED. MANAGING DIRECTOR: ROLAND E. DANGERFIELD. DIRECTOR AND GENERAL MANAGER: ROBERT ASHWORTH. LONDON: 5-17 ROSEBERY AVENUE E.C.1. TELEPHONE TERMINUS 3636… | ||
| Scan076 | Letter from the Technical Editor of 'The Motor' magazine detailing past and future articles, including a Bentley road test. | ||
| View original record | "THE MOTOR."—Continued. -2- The Car Reviews are continued throughout the month and amongst a variety of technical articles there have been ones dealing with the problems of 100 m.p.h. motoring (March… | ||
| Scan077 | Thank you letter regarding the definition of the word 'Judder'. | ||
| View original record | 120H S/W (Rm). Cx/DH7/ES.5.4.39. Dear Rm, Thank you for your Rm3/R.4.4.39 giving a definition of the word 'Judder'. I have passed this on to my enquiring friend and very much appreciate the trouble… | ||
| Scan078 | To Mr. Bowers requesting the Experimental Garage be repainted and whitewashed. | ||
| View original record | 1204 Mr. Bowers. Rm/FD.15/JH.5.4.39. .. Would you please arrange to have the Exptl. Garage re painted and whitewashed. Rm/FD. | ||
| Scan079 | Arranging for cars for transportation duties at Derby Air Port. | ||
| View original record | S/W Hs...from Bkl. 120H Bkl.1/12.4.39 DERBY AIR PORT. With regard to Courtenay's letter to you dated the 8th March, and in particular to Paragraph 5. Will you please note that I have arranged for :-… | ||
| Scan080 | The opening of Derby Airport on June 17th. | ||
| View original record | Rm/FD. from Rm. Rm4/R.14.4.39. Opening of Derby Airport on June 17th. Please note the attached. I will see you with regard to this a bit nearer the date. Rm. | ||
| Scan081 | The request for cars to transport guests for the re-opening of Derby Airport on June 17th. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. Re Opening of Derby Airport on June 17th. Hs. has asked me to pass on to you Bkl's memo. attached, with the request that you will provide the necessary cars. For your information, paragraph 5… | ||
| Scan082 | Departmental correspondence memo regarding the signing and referencing of letters to outside firms. | ||
| View original record | 1204 Routing List: Rm/AFH. Rm/PJH. Rm/NRC. Rm/RG. Rm/Swdl. Rm/sdr. (struck through) Rm/man. (struck through) Rm/AWR. (struck through) Rm/FD. (struck through) Rm/JDM. (struck through) Rm/SS. (struck… | ||
| Scan083 | Notice regarding the official opening of Derby Airport. | ||
| View original record | Rm. Miss Reece 1204 Please circulate to all testers Rm OFFICIAL OPENING OF DERBY AIRPORT. 17th.JUNE 1939. Will you please arrange for the attached notice to be sent round your department,and return… | ||
| Scan084 | Inviting employees to the official opening of Derby Airport with details of a special enclosure and pricing. | ||
| View original record | OFFICIAL OPENING OF DERBY AIRPORT. 17th June, 1939. A very interesting offer has been made to us by the Organisers of the above Display, whereby the following advantages are open to all ROLLS-ROYCE… | ||
| Scan085 | Customs regulations and the foreign origin of chassis parts. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. & Da... from By. By.2/N.22.4.39. 1204 Rolls-Royce Chassis - Customs Regulations. We have received a communication from the Customs and Excise, asking us to confirm that no parts of our chassis… | ||
| Scan086 | Requesting the purchase of two 15-day return plane tickets to Paris. | ||
| View original record | 1204 BP/Yl. from Rm. Rm2/R.25.4.39. Will you please obtain for me two 15-day return tickets to Paris for 'plane leaving Croydon at 2.45.p.m. next Monday, May 1st. These tickets are for Ev. and myself.… | ||
| Scan087 | Request to the Insurance Office for an employee to withdraw his Unemployment and Health cards for Army training. | ||
| View original record | 1204 To Insurance Office. Rm/Swdl.5/MH.27.4.39. "" Please allow Frank Potts, Check No. X.2543 to withdraw Unemployment and Health cards. These are required for a 14-day period of Army training. Sunday… | ||
| Scan088 | Misunderstanding over the allocation of office accommodation for the electrical project section. | ||
| View original record | 1204 To Rm. from E. E.11/HP.28.4.39. RE OFFICE ACCOMMODATION. I am told that there appears to be some misunderstanding with regard to the future occupation of the office at present being used by Mr… | ||
| Scan089 | Secret memo regarding the insecure handling of documents concerning an 8-Cylinder High Power Unit. | ||
| View original record | 1204 To Rm. from Sg. Secret. Sg18/E1539 Referring to Rm15/R.28.4.39 re 8-Cylinder High Power Unit and another memo. received from you this morning, though these were marked 'Secret' they were sent… | ||
| Scan090 | Arrangements for entertaining visitors in the lunchroom. | ||
| View original record | Rm 1204 Hs.2/DK.2.5.39. TO: ALL OFFICIALS AND SUPERINTENDENTS. Entertaining Visitors in the Lunch Room. I have arranged with Ky. to have three tables available every day, when there is no official… | ||
| Scan091 | Letter from 'The Motor' magazine summarising recent articles and road tests from their April issues. | ||
| View original record | 1204 The Motor PROPRIETORS: TEMPLE PRESS LIMITED. MANAGING DIRECTOR: ROLAND E. DANGERFIELD. DIRECTOR AND GENERAL MANAGER: ROBERT ASHWORTH. M.51.MG LONDON: 5-17 ROSEBERY AVENUE E.C.1 TELEPHONE TERMINUS… | ||
| Scan092 | Providing the address for E.J. de Normanville of Overdrive Gears Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 120H W/S. Cx.''from Rm. Rm4/R.3.5.39. By. has requested me to let you have De Normanville's address - this is:- E.J. de Normanville, Esq., Overdrive Gears Ltd., 76, Victoria Street, S.W.1. Rm. | ||
| Scan093 | Clarifying the authorisation process for using experimental cars for transport work. | ||
| View original record | 1204 Rm/FD. from Rm. Rm/Wym. Rm5/R.4.5.39. USE OF EXPERIMENTAL CARS FOR TRANSPORT WORK. Some time ago we circulated the attached note. The conditions laid down in this note have not been officially… | ||
| Scan094 | The disposal of experimental cars and testers, redirecting future transport requests. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y! Hs. from Rm. c. Hy. c. By. c. E. c. RHC. c. Sft. c. Lr. c. Wd. c. Mx. c. HPS. c. Lr/ACL. c. Rm/FD. Rm1/R.19.11.37. " We have recently disposed of ten experimental cars and a number of… | ||
| Scan095 | Clarifying the status of the new Glasgow factory managed on behalf of the Air Ministry. | ||
| View original record | Rm 1204 Hs.11/KW.12.5.39. ROLLS-ROYCE LTD., GLASGOW. (Controlled by Rolls-Royce Ltd., acting for and on behalf of the Secretary of State for Air). The Air Ministry have decided to increase the… | ||
| Scan096 | Notifying a change of address for an employee. | ||
| View original record | 1204. To D/Sc. c. to Mr. Shone. c. to Mr.Petitt. Rm/Ed.5/JH.18.5.39. CHANGE OF ADDRESS. Will you please note that the address for the under-signed has been changed from 43, Handel Street, Derby, to… | ||
| Scan097 | To the Transport Department arranging car and luggage transport for a business trip to Glasgow. | ||
| View original record | [Handwritten in blue ink] Copy Rm [Handwritten] 1204 Transport Dept. [Reference number] Hs.15/KW.19.5.39. [Handwritten in red ink] Sir Duncan 25G Mr. Hives and Mr. Haldenby will be travelling to… | ||
| Scan098 | Commemorative card from Pritchett and Gold and E.P.S. Co. Ltd. celebrating 50 years of battery manufacture. | ||
| View original record | PRITCHETT AND GOLD AND E.P.S. CO. LTD. 1939 The firms comprising this organization have now all completed 1204. 50 YEARS of battery manufacture and will continue to provide the batteries which have… | ||
| Scan099 | Letter from Peto & Radford to W.A. Robotham regarding a visit to the works. | ||
| View original record | Works. Dagenham Dock, Essex TELEPHONE SLOANE 7164. 8 LINES PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE TELEGRAMS DAGENITE, SOWEST, LONDON. 1204 Manufacturers of Accumulators for over 50 years. PETO & RADFORD Proprietors:… | ||
| Scan100 | Letter to G.R.N. Minchin of Messrs. Peto & Radford confirming a meeting for June 6th. | ||
| View original record | 1204 Rm7/R. 20th May, 1939. G.R.N. Minchin, Esq., Messrs. Peto & Radford, 50, Grosvenor Gardens, LONDON. S.W.1. Dear Minchin, Many thanks for your letter of the 19th May. As far as I know I shall be… | ||
| Scan101 | Arranging for a car to be sent to the Transport Department for Hs. for Whitsun. | ||
| View original record | 1204 To Rm/Wym. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.2/MH.22.5.39. CAR FOR Hs. FOR WHITSUN. Will you please arrange to send 25.G.VI, to the Transport Dept. at 5.15 on Tuesday night. '' Rm/Gry. | ||
| Scan102 | Recommending Mr. Robert Bruce for any potential work in Glasgow. | ||
| View original record | 1204 Hs/Ryc. from Rm. Rm2/R.22.5.39. With reference to the attached letter from Mr. Robert Bruce, this fellow is a very good friend of mine. If there is any work he can do in Glasgow you might bear… | ||
| Scan103 | Letter from the Derby Corporation requesting the use of six cars for a procession at the official opening of Derby Airport. | ||
| View original record | COUNTY BOROUGH OF DERBY TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE MARKET PLACE, DERBY. TEL No. 2477 EXT. 4 OFFICIAL OPENING OF DERBY AIRPORT 17TH JUNE 1939 25th. May, 1939. Mr. Hives, Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale… | ||
| Scan104 | To Stores regarding the return of 12 lamps which were sent in error. | ||
| View original record | 120A Stores - Mr. Bower. Rm/PD.3/JH.26.5.39. On instructions from Mr. Salt, Order Office, we are returning these 12 lamps, they have been sent in error. Rm/FD. | ||
| Scan105 | Annual holiday return-to-work dates for staff and works personnel. | ||
| View original record | 1204 ALL STAFF & TESTERS PLEASE NOTE Rm To All Superintendents & Foremen. Hs.1/BH.6.6.39. Re ANNUAL HOLIDAY. It must be clearly understood that all Superintendents and Foremen on the Staff who are… | ||
| Scan106 | Letter to The British Thermostat Co., Ltd., regarding a 25 HP engine and a proposal for its use at Weybridge Hospital. | ||
| View original record | 1204? Rmll/R. 13th June, 1939. W. Martin-Hurst, Esq., The British Thermostat Co.,Ltd., Windmill Road, Sunbury-on-Thames, MIDDX. Dear Mr. Martin-Hurst, Many thanks for your letter of June 7th. If you… | ||
| Scan107 | Invoice from Delco-Remy & Hatt Ltd. for a handbook and requesting authorisation for payment. | ||
| View original record | 1204 Rm/FJH G/WFH/CA.21/BB.13.6.39 We have an invoice from the Delco-Remy & Hatt Ltd., dated the 8th inst. charging us 2/6d nett for 1. Volume 2 New Departure Handbook which apparently was ordered by… | ||
| Scan108 | Invitation to a luncheon with the Directors at the Works. | ||
| View original record | Rm 1204 Hs.20/KW.14.6.39. [Signature] The Directors will be at the Works on Friday of this week, June 16th. Will you please join us for lunch, at 1 p.m. in the Luncheon Room. Hs. | ||
| Scan109 | Proposing the donation of an obsolete aluminium engine from a car to Weybridge Cottage Hospital. | ||
| View original record | Handwritten top left: 1204 Handwritten top right: SG file Hs file Handwritten below: Rm (signature) Handwritten below: Please see Hs re the file Handwritten far right: HJW Typed left: Hs. from Rm.… | ||
| Scan110 | Letter from The British Thermostat Co., Ltd. regarding the potential donation of an engine to Weybridge Hospital for an emergency lighting system. | ||
| View original record | 1204. Telephone: SUNBURY-ON-THAMES 456 (7 LINES) (FBI Logo: INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER) (JB TEDDINGTON Logo) Telegrams & Cables: THERMOSTAT, SUNBURY-ON-THAMES Code: BENTLEY'S (NATIONAL SCHEME FOR… | ||
| Scan111 | Page 2 of a letter from W. Martin-Hurst to W.A. Robotham requesting a meeting with an assistant in Derby. | ||
| View original record | Page 2 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. I appreciate how busy you are but if possible I would like to have a word with one of your assistants when I am next in Derby so that I can see… | ||
| Scan112 | Letter regarding the provision of a 25/30 engine to the Weybridge Cottage Hospital. | ||
| View original record | 1204 Rm.4/MH. 5th. June, 1939. W.Martin-Hurst, Esq., The British Thermostat Co. Ltd., Windmill Road, Sunbury-on-Thames, MIDDX. Dear Mr. Martin-Hurst, Replying to your letter of May 31st., we have a… | ||
| Scan113 | Old, obsolete 25/30 engine located at Shardlow, detailing its specifications and condition. | ||
| View original record | 1204 To Rm. 5.6.39. We have an old 25/30 engine (originally in Sg's car) now at Shardlow. This is our most obsolete engine that is in reasonable condition and is not likely ever to be wanted. It is… | ||
| Scan114 | Letter from The British Thermostat Co. Ltd. requesting an old engine for a hospital's emergency lighting equipment. | ||
| View original record | SWDL. Can you think of a unit that we could hand over. I am not to do any work on unit. 1204 Telephone: SUNBURY-ON-THAMES 456 (7 LINES) Telegrams & Cables: THERMOSTAT, SUNBURY-ON-THAMES Code:-… | ||
| Scan115 | Page 2 of a letter to W. Robotham Esq. proposing to purchase a chassis and requesting an old vehicle for a good cause. | ||
| View original record | Page 2 W. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd. you intend to dispose. If we were to buy the chassis from you we could take such other parts as we required and could possibly mount the alternator in… | ||
| Scan116 | Proposal to donate a surplus engine, which would otherwise be scrapped, to the Weybridge Cottage Hospital. | ||
| View original record | 1204 Hs. from Rm. Rm12/R.14.6.39. We have been asked by Mr. Martin-Hurst, as per correspondence attached, if we can provide them with a unit for the Weybridge Cottage Hospital. When we change over… | ||
| Scan117 | Obsolete 25/30 engine, its condition, specifications, and potential power output. | ||
| View original record | 5.6.39. We have an old 25/30 engine (originally in Sg's car) now at Shardlow. This is our most obsolete engine that is in reasonable condition and is not likely ever to be wanted. It is one of the old… | ||
| Scan118 | To all testers regarding complaints from the Derby Police about the illegal driving of experimental cars. | ||
| View original record | 1204 To All Testers from Rm. On two occasions the Derby Police have found it necessary to come to the Works to enquire for information about our Experimental testers driving Works cars in an illegal… | ||
| Scan119 | Delegating the purchasing of fabricated chassis parts to Mr. I.A. Leslie. | ||
| View original record | BY. RHC. Rm. ROY. Les. Roy/GEA. G/Mb. Hd. o. to Sg. 1204 Ha.17/KW.19.6.39. ORDER OFFICE - CHASSIS DIVISION. Owing to the extension of our business it has been found necessary to delegate the… | ||
| Scan120 | Letter from Temple Press Ltd regarding a publication on light metals and a comparative study of alloys. | ||
| View original record | 1204 TEMPLE PRESS LTD MANAGING DIRECTOR: ROLAND E. DANGERFIELD DIRECTOR & GENERAL MANAGER: ROBERT ASHWORTH Newspaper Proprietors, Printers & Publishers HEAD OFFICE 5-17, ROSEBERY AVENUE, LONDON,… | ||
| Scan121 | Letter from Temple Press Ltd. to W. A. Robotham regarding a subscription form. | ||
| View original record | TEMPLE PRESS LTD.—continued. -2- W. A. Robotham, Esq., 20th June, 1939 We number amongst our readers a large and ever increasing circle of aviation and automobile designers both at home and abroad.… | ||
| Scan122 | Magazine article from 'The Motor' reporting on the 1939 Le Mans 24-hour race, including a summary and full results. | ||
| View original record | The Motor 806 June 20, 1939. 120H [Column 1] THE LAGONDA TEAM, after finishing third and fourth. Left to right are A. Dobson and C. Bracken-bury (third); Lord Howe (R.A.C. observer); Lord Waleran and… | ||
| Scan123 | Magazine page from 'The Motor' covering news on car taxes, parliamentary questions for motorists, and industry events. | ||
| View original record | June 20, 1939. 805 The Motor Contd. IN THE NEWS Horse-power Tax Affects Car Sales THE effect of the Budget proposal to increase the horse-power tax on April 25 came too late to have much effect upon… | ||
| Scan124 | Race report from 'The Motor' magazine about the Le Mans race, won at a record speed. | ||
| View original record | June 20, 1939. 807 The Motor gendarmes swarmed everywhere, pushing people off the road who had no business there (only to have them return in larger numbers when they weren't looking), here and there… | ||
| Scan125 | Magazine page from 'The Motor' with a continuing report on the 1939 Le Mans 24-hour race. | ||
| View original record | The Motor 808 June 20, 1939. LE MANS . . . . Contd. 24-HOUR SERVICE.—Bira (co-driver with Sommer of the streamlined Alfa-Romeo) came into the pits at about 10.30 p.m. with a rear brake binding. Sommer… | ||
| Scan126 | Page from 'The Motor' magazine reporting on the 1939 Le Mans race. | ||
| View original record | June 20, 1939. 809 The Motor LE MANS . Contd. CRASH—when car No. 40 (the Breillet-Debille Fiat) spun round, it hit the bank and ricochetted back into the fairway. The driver retrieved his seat cushion… | ||
| Scan127 | Magazine page reporting on the Le Mans race and other general motoring news. | ||
| View original record | The Motor 810 June 20, 1939. LE MANS Contd. well above the record speed of two years ago when the Bugatti averaged 85 m.p.h. Both the Lagondas were lapping at 87 m.p.h. or more, while the Bugatti was… | ||
| Scan128 | Outlining the reorganisation of departmental duties concerning service and proving engineering. | ||
| View original record | W/B. (c). from BY. All Testers Ha. Rm. RHG. Ds. Ld. Ha. Er. Pk. Sp - Paris. Rm/GWH. Mx. BY/SB. 1204 DEPARTMENTAL DUTIES. As basically service problems are of the same nature as those in connection… | ||
| Scan129 | Pouch left behind by Trethewey, which is being sent on by bag. | ||
| View original record | 1204 W/P. Lp. from Rm. Rm7/R.27.6.39. Trethewey left his pouch here yesterday, and I am, therefore, sending it to you by the bag. Rm. | ||
| Scan130 | Request for two boards to support sandbags on the roof of an experimental car. | ||
| View original record | 1204 Mr. Walker, Pattern Shop. Rm/FJH3/R.27.6.39. Will you please supply two boards, as per attached sketch, for the purpose of supporting sand bags on the roof of an experimental car. O/No.52444.… | ||
| Scan131 | Circulating a board resolution regarding officials participating in record-making competitions. | ||
| View original record | 1204 TO: Rm. D4/DL29.6.39. Sg requests that the following be circulated :- The Board at a meeting of the Directors on the 7th June 1930, passed the following resolution :- IT WAS RESOLVED that no… | ||
| Scan132 | To all departments regarding restrictions on trunk calls and procedures for private telephone calls. | ||
| View original record | Page [crossed out] All Testers 1204 To all Departments D1/DL29.6.39. Sg writes as follows :- "Will you please circulate the following :- Please bear in mind that trunk calls between London and Derby… | ||
| Scan133 | Letter from 'The Motor' magazine highlighting articles of interest from their June 1939 issues. | ||
| View original record | 120H 'The Motor' PROPRIETORS: TEMPLE PRESS LIMITED. MANAGING DIRECTOR: ROLAND E. DANGERFIELD. DIRECTOR AND GENERAL MANAGER: ROBERT ASHWORTH. HEAD OFFICE: 5 to 17, ROSEBERY AVENUE, LONDON, E.C.1.… | ||
| Scan134 | Letter announcing new cars and a technical review on 'Valves and Valve Seat Inserts' for 'THE MOTOR' publication. | ||
| View original record | "THE MOTOR."—Continued. -2- In July there are certain new cars definitely to be announced, and in addition, there will be a Technical Review on July 18 entitled "Valves and Valve Seat Inserts".… | ||
| Scan135 | The disposal of a 5-gallon tin of scrap oil. | ||
| View original record | 1204 To D/BP. Rm/Wym.3/JH.7.7.39. We are disposing of a 5 gallon tin of Special Shell Light oil to W. Brazier Check No.2452 for the sum of Five shillings only. This is scrap oil as far as we are… | ||
| Scan136 | Revising nightshift hours due to a blackout in July 1939. | ||
| View original record | 1204 Rm. Hs.20/KW.11.7.39. RE BLACK-OUT - JULY 13/14th 1939. In connection with the above, the hours for the Nightshift will be revised as follows :- Tuesday - 8.30 p.m. to 7.30 a.m. Wednesday - 8.30… | ||
| Scan137 | Requesting an update on the position of a list of outstanding experiments and parts. | ||
| View original record | γ 1204 To HPS/RH. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.6/MH.13.7.39. EXPERIMENTS OUTSTANDING. We should be glad if you would let us know the position of the following:- (1) Clutch Relay and parts to fit on 6.B.IV. (2)… | ||
| Scan138 | Authorizing the purchase of surplus sample oil by an employee. | ||
| View original record | 1204 To D/BP. Rm/FD.3/JH.14.7.39. Will you please arrange for J.Hill, Check No.4143 to buy for his own use 1 tin of sample surplus oil from the Exptl. Garage at a cost of 5/-. Rm/FD. | ||
| Scan139 | Outlining the company policy on the use of private cars for business, including expenses and insurance. | ||
| View original record | RA. 120H ALL TESTERS To all Officials and Superintendents. Hs.2/T20.7.39. Use of private cars on Company's business. In many cases it is considerably cheaper to travel by rail than by private car.… | ||
| Scan140 | Instruction to the Insurance Office for an employee to withdraw their National Health and Unemployment cards for a period of embodiment. | ||
| View original record | 1204 Insurance Office. Rml/R.26.7.39. Please allow F. Potts, X.2543, to withdraw National Health and Unemployment cars for period of embodiment. Rm. | ||
| Scan141 | To all testers requesting assistance to improve and standardise the format of reports, including the use of photography and sketches. | ||
| View original record | 1204 To All Testers, from Rm. Rm5/R.2.8.39. TECHNICAL REPORTS. We want the assistance of all concerned to help us to improve the quality of the technical reports which are circulated from this… | ||
| Scan142 | Letter from 'The Motor' magazine summarizing July articles on streamlining, new cars, and technical reviews. | ||
| View original record | 120H The Motor PROPRIETORS: TEMPLE PRESS LIMITED. MANAGING DIRECTOR: ROLAND E. DANGERFIELD. DIRECTOR and GENERAL MANAGER: ROBERT ASHWORTH. LONDON: 5-17 ROSEBERY AVENUE E.C.1. TELEPHONE TERMINUS 3636.… | ||
| Scan143 | Page 2 of a letter from the Technical Editor of 'The Motor' magazine discussing future articles and road tests. | ||
| View original record | "THE MOTOR."—Continued. -2- July 18 Alvis Silver Crest Buick Straight-Eight July 25 16.9 h.p. Hudson New car announcements will come thick and fast during the August and September issues, and… | ||
| Scan144 | Listing outstanding jobs and parts required for various engines, listed in order of urgency. | ||
| View original record | 1204 To HPS. c. to HPS/RH. Rm/Swdl.15/JH.9.8.39. Apart from complete units the following is a list of the outstanding jobs we require and if not complete by the next conference be added to the… | ||
| Scan145 | Programme of work to be carried out on various chassis and cars for the week commencing 14.8.39. | ||
| View original record | 1204 & 1021 To Rm/JBD. Rm/FD.18/JH.11.8.39. Programme of Work to be carried on with during the week commencing 14.8.39. 1.R.1. Chassis almost complete in the fitting shop. Spare parts to go with the… | ||
| Scan146 | Status report and task list for various vehicles, including checks, adjustments, cleaning, and coachbuilding work. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/FD.18/JH.11.8.39. 28.G.6.) These cars have been out all holidays, check up 29.G.6.) and tune and adjust when necessary. 3.B.50. Should be washed and engine cleaned and car put in the fitting… | ||
| Scan147 | Brief typed memo confirming a scheduled attendance at the Works. | ||
| View original record | 1204 W/S - C. from Rm. Rm.8/JH.12.8.39. With reference to our conversation, I understand He. will be at the Works for certain on Monday morning. Rm. | ||
| Scan148 | Listing the order of urgency for experimental work on various projects. | ||
| View original record | 1204 1260. To HPS/RH. Rm.15/JH.12.8.39. " The following is the order of urgency of Experimental work :- (1) 33.G.7. for Hs. (2) Rebuild of Corniche. (3) Preparation of 3.B.50. for France. (4) Bumper… | ||
| Scan149 | Debit Advice No.118 for an Air France Ticket from Franco Britannic Autos Ltd. | ||
| View original record | 1204 Rm. G/GLB.2/JM.14.8.39 We attach hereto Debit Advice No.118 received from Franco Britannic Autos Ltd. in respect of Air France Ticket obtained for you on July 1st. If this is in order, we shall… | ||
| Scan150 | Letter to the Automobile Association recommending a hotel for an A.A. recommendation. | ||
| View original record | 1204 Rm.2/MH. 21st. August, 1939. The Secretary, Automobile Association, 22, Farnum House, New Coventry Street, LONDON, W.1. Dear Sir, I should like to bring to your notice the Hotel described on the… | ||
| Scan151 | Cover note for a pamphlet regarding safety Ignition Connections. | ||
| View original record | 1204. To Lr/Wst. from Rm. Rm.4/MH.21.8.39. Herewith pamphlet describing some safety Ignition Connections which may be of interest to you. Rm. | ||
| Scan152 | L.M. & S. special saloon and a note written to Mr. Short of the English Electric Co. | ||
| View original record | 1204 To Hs/LS. from Rm. Rm.4/MH.22.8.39. With reference to the L.M. & S. special saloon, attached is copy of a note we have written to Mr. Short of the English Electric Co. who came down to discuss… | ||
| Scan153 | Letter to English Electric Co. Ltd. declining a request for two special engines. | ||
| View original record | Rm./MH. 22nd. August, 1939. H.L.Short, Esq., English Electric Co. Ltd., Foster Buildings, 22, High Street, SHEFFIELD. Dear Sir, Further to your visit, we have now considered carefully the requirements… | ||
| Scan154 | Communication to English Electric Co. regretting inability to supply a suitable engine for railway saloons. | ||
| View original record | 1204 22/8/39. ENGLISH ELECTRIC CO., PHOENIX WORKS, BRADFORD. REFERENCE RAILWAY SALOONS REGRET CANNOT SUPPLY SUITABLE ENGINE. W.A. Robotham ROLLS-ROYCE | ||
| Scan155 | That factory sirens and lights are to be used for A.R.P. purposes only, not for timekeeping. | ||
| View original record | To all Superintendents and Foremen 1204 Hs.4/T.1.9.39. Rm. Factory Sirens and Lights. The Factory Bull, Sirens and Red Lights will be used only for A.R.P. Purposes, and not for time keeping. It… | ||
| Scan156 | To all superintendents detailing the implementation of a two-shift working system due to a present emergency. | ||
| View original record | To: All Superintendents. Hs.1/DK.2.9.39. It has been decided, in view of the present emergency and until such time as the Obscuration Scheme is completed, to work a two-shift system commencing on… | ||
| Scan157 | Announcing staff appointments for Air Raid Precaution (A.R.P.) and Evacuation roles. | ||
| View original record | Rm. 1204. To:- All Officials & Superintendents. Copy to Mtn, Sy. Will you please note that Mr.W.F.H.Mattinson is now Chief A.R.P. Controller, and Squadron-Leader Starkey is Deputy A.R.P. Controller.… | ||
| Scan158 | Letter from 'The Motor' magazine discussing content changes and recent articles at the start of wartime. | ||
| View original record | The Motor PROPRIETORS: TEMPLE PRESS LIMITED. MANAGING DIRECTOR: ROLAND E. DANGERFIELD. DIRECTOR AND GENERAL MANAGER: ROBERT ASHWORTH. 1204 LONDON: BOWLING GREEN LANE E.C.1 TELEPHONE TERMINUS 3636… | ||
| Scan159 | Letter from 'THE MOTOR' magazine's Technical Editor outlining upcoming articles and recent road tests. | ||
| View original record | "THE MOTOR"--continued. -2- Next week we shall have descriptions of slightly modified large Sunbeam Talbots, and an entirely new Hillman Minx. Of additional technical interest we have had an article… | ||
| Scan160 | Letter from 'The Motor' magazine to W.A. Robotham announcing the temporary suspension of sending road test reprints. | ||
| View original record | The Motor PROPRIETORS: TEMPLE PRESS LIMITED. MANAGING DIRECTOR: ROLAND E. DANGERFIELD DIRECTOR AND GENERAL MANAGER: ROBERT ASHWORTH LONDON: BOWLING GREEN LANE E.C.1 TELEPHONE TERMINUS 3636 (PRIVATE… | ||
| Scan161 | Request for a list of staff and their abbreviations for the Glasgow location. | ||
| View original record | W/G. Rye. from Rm. Rm.6/T.12.9.39. Will you please let Hs. have details of the staff at Glasgow, together with their abbreviations, as soon as possible. We have a note from MN at the moment, and we do… | ||
| Scan162 | List of Glasgow staff members, their positions, and their corresponding abbreviations. | ||
| View original record | G/W. Ryc. 2/M. 14.9.39. Rm. GLASGOW STAFF Replying to your memo Rm.6/T.12.9.39 I give herewith a list of staff abbreviations together with the respective positions. As far as Glasgow staff at Crewe is… | ||
| Scan163 | Requesting arrangement of payment for pieces that have been received and are in order. | ||
| View original record | 1204 To G/WFH. c. to Les. Rm/CTS.3/JH.14.9.39. With reference to your memo. G/WFH/CA.7/JC.11.9.39. These pieces are in order and have been received. If you have not already had instructions that these… | ||
| Scan164 | Letter from Ferodo Ltd. introducing a nephew's company for potential work on precision aero-parts. | ||
| View original record | FERODO LTD CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH STOCKPORT ENGLAND Telephone CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH 250 (7 lines) Telegrams FRICTION 'PHONE CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH TECHNICAL DEPT. 18th September, 1939 Our Ref. JNL/KM W. A.… | ||
| Scan165 | Temperature-operated switch for a Bentley chassis. | ||
| View original record | 8. TEMPERATURE OPERATED SWITCH. With reference to the attached Air Ministry communication No.2374 dated 16th-Sept. The device referred to, which is fitted at the present time to a limited number of… | ||
| Scan166 | Letter to J.N. Longley of Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., regarding subcontracting work. | ||
| View original record | Rm.3/MH. 20th. September, 1939. J.N.Longley, Esq., Messrs. Ferodo Ltd., CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH. Dear Mr. Longley, I have handed your letter to our Sub-Contracting Department and asked them to give Messrs.… | ||
| Scan167 | Typed note regarding a lunch invitation for LHS's visit. | ||
| View original record | Rm. re LHS's visit. Hs. would like you to join the lunch in the Canteen at one o'clock to-day, [Signature] [Signature A1] | ||
| Scan168 | Announcing the merger of the Alum Foundry and Die Casting Foundry into a single department, with related staff appointments. | ||
| View original record | Rm All Officials and Superintendents. Sft.3/BH.21.9.39. Hs. has decided that the Alum Foundry and the Die Casting Foundry will in future, be regarded as one complete Department. Mr. Edwards will act… | ||
| Scan169 | Correcting transposed captions for Dornier Do 215 and Do 17 aircraft recognition drawings in 'Flight' magazine. | ||
| View original record | To:- Rm. E/TGD.3/MLH. 21-9-39 Referring to the 6 copies of 'Flight' supplied to you last week: the following paragraph appears in this week's 'Flight'.: Distinguishing the Dorniers In the recognition… | ||
| Scan170 | General Trade Licences, their cost, conditions for surrender, and rebate. | ||
| View original record | L.H. (crossed out) Ad. (crossed out) Rm. (circled) P.H. (crossed out) Ba. (crossed out) D/L17/g@21-9-39. GENERAL TRADE LICENCES. These are the licences for which we pay £25 a year. If we have a… | ||
| Scan171 | Announcing the appointment of Mr. E.G. Florence as Chief First-Aid and Ambulance Officer. | ||
| View original record | Rm To all Officials, Superintendents and Foremen. Hy.11/T.22.9.39. Please note that Mr. E.G. Florence has been appointed Chief First-Aid and Ambulance Officer, and will have complete control and… | ||
| Scan172 | Notifying of an attached letter concerning the appointment of Wing Commander J. Oliver as overseer. | ||
| View original record | E. By. Lr. Sft. Bn. Lr/ACL. Cgh. Mr. Barrett. Mr. Bradshaw. Mr. Jaques. Hs/LS. Rm. Hs.4/KW.22.9.39. Rm Attached for your information is copy of a letter received from the Air Ministry, regarding the… | ||
| Scan173 | Letter from the Air Ministry regarding the appointment of overseers to engine constructors' works to accelerate development and production. | ||
| View original record | C O P Y. Air Ministry, (Dept, Z A.) Berkeley Square, London, W.1. 800619/38/S.8.b. 20th September, 1939. Gentlemen, I am commanded by the Air Council to inform you that, with a view to accelerating… | ||
| Scan174 | The return of glasses and the price of a gas mask. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Rm. Rm.5/MH.25.9.39. Thank you for the glasses returned. The price of the gas mask was £2/15/6d. Rm. | ||
| Scan175 | The transportation of small units to Crewe and issues with parts getting lost. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from Rm. c. Sft. c. Ev. 8 TRANSPORTATION OF SMALL UNITS TO CREWE. Crewe complains that a number of the small units which they have sent over from Derby by passenger train get lost on the way.… | ||
| Scan176 | Arranging for the despatch of urgent material to Crewe via any private car making the journey from Derby. | ||
| View original record | Hy/Mr. Barkworth, Transport, [Struck through, with handwritten 'JM' above and 'Crewe' below] Rm. -------------------------------- G/Mt5/W.26.9.39. Kindly note, we have received a request from JM,… | ||
| Scan177 | Requesting information on any alterations to the specifications of experimental cars or units. | ||
| View original record | 1204. To Rm. from HPS/WSC. c. Rm/Gry. c. Rm/FD. c. Rm/CTS. c. Rm/Swal. HPS/WSC.3/BA.27.9.39. Experimental Cars. Will you please inform this office of any alteration to the specification of any… | ||
| Scan178 | Letter to T.C. Worth of The Harborough Aircraft Mfg. Co., regarding the loan of Index Cards and the return of Lloyd's Register. | ||
| View original record | 8 Rm/Gry.5/MH. 27th. September, 1939. T.C.Worth, Esq., The Harborough Aircraft Mfg. Co., MARKET HARBOROUGH. Dear Worth, Herewith the Index Cards. Thank you very much for the loan of them. We will… | ||
| Scan179 | Test report on John Graybler Aero Sparking Plugs submitted by Sir Malcolm Stewart. | ||
| View original record | 8 To - Sg. Copies to - Hs. Rm. JOHN GRAYBLER AERO SPARKING PLUGS SUBMITTED FOR TEST BY SIR MALCOLM STEWART. We have now tested these plugs under the following conditions :- They were first placed in… | ||
| Scan180 | Notification of a change of address for The Associated Ethyl Company Limited. | ||
| View original record | 8. THE ASSOCIATED ETHYL COMPANY LIMITED THE ADELPHI, LONDON, W.C.2 Cables: ETHYLPORT, LONDON Telegrams: ETHYLPORT, RAND, LONDON Telephone: TEMPLE BAR 9831 Directors: J. W. BOYLE G. H. MICHLER (U.S.A.)… | ||
| Scan181 | Letter to Captain Bird thanking him for his previous correspondence. | ||
| View original record | 6 Rm.4/MH. 28th. September, 1939. Captain Bird, Markeaton Park, DERBY. Dear Captain Bird, Thank you very much for your letter of the 27th. September, which I have passed on to Mr. Archer who actually… | ||
| Scan182 | Letter from the Divisional Petroleum Office regarding the procedure for petrol allocation. | ||
| View original record | N M / A. Divisional Petroleum Office, North Midland Area, Mechanics Institute, North Church Street, NOTTINGHAM. You should please apply to your LOCAL AUTHORITY for this service, as they have full… | ||
| Scan183 | Listing machines to be moved to Hyde Road, Hendon, and noting that only 12 will be sent. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from Rm. Rm.16/MH.29.9.39. MACHINES. With reference to the machines to be taken down to Hyde Road, Hendon, it now appears that they can adapt several of these old machines to do useful work and… | ||
| Scan184 | Requesting Standardization Sheets be sent to a recipient for signature. | ||
| View original record | To:- Lr/LBH. C. to Rm. Hs/LS.7/DK.29.9.39. Standardization Sheets. Will you please arrange to send Standardization Sheets in the future to Rm, when the signature of Sg. and Hs. is required. Hs/LS. | ||
| Scan185 | The design of a test rig for Vulture auxiliary gearboxes and the need for a suitable power unit. | ||
| View original record | Rm from EJJ. EJJ.7/WB.29.9.39. Job No. C.6072/O.N.554. Re Rig for Testing Vulture Auxiliary Gearboxes. We are designing a rig for testing Vulture auxiliary gearboxes and are having great difficulty in… | ||
| Scan186 | Appointing Mr. Anderson to be in charge of matters relating to the rationing of petrol within the company. | ||
| View original record | PM To:- All Officials and Superintendents. Copy to Hs/AA. Mr.Barkworth. Hs/LS.11/DK.30.9.39. Petrol Supplies. Will you please note that in the future Mr.Anderson (Hs/AA) will be in charge of matters… | ||
| Scan187 | Internal request to order an ink-stand and a coat cupboard for an office. | ||
| View original record | To Les. from Rm. Rm.1/MH.30.9.39. Will you please order for my office one ink-stand as per sample at 33/6d. and one Coat Cupboard L.891.W. These should be booked to Order No. 525. Rm. | ||
| Scan188 | Rm. to F. requesting copies of previous and future memos on installation subjects. | ||
| View original record | To F. from Rm. Rm.3/MH.2.10.39. Will you please ask your typist to let me have copies of F.4/HR.25.9.39 and F.1/HR.23.9.39, and future memos on installation subjects that you may circulate. Rm. | ||
| Scan189 | From Rm to Dor requesting a copy of a previous memo and all future similar memos. | ||
| View original record | W/H. To Dor. from Rm. Rm.6/MH.2.10.39. Would you please ask your typist to let me have a copy of Dor/Gib.1/FEB.21.9.39 and any similar memos in the future dealing with general installation problems.… | ||
| Scan190 | Requesting the supply of two Tan-Sad chairs for the Aero weight analysis job. | ||
| View original record | To EJJ. from Rm/Cr. Rm/Cr.4/MH.2.10.39. '' Will you please supply two Tan-Sad chairs, seat height, one 1'9" and one 2'0" for the Aero weight analysis job and oblige Rm/Cr. | ||
| Scan191 | Requesting permission to draw additional petrol from company tanks due to an insufficient allowance for business travel. | ||
| View original record | To Rm To -Rm. from Wd. copy to Hs/AA. Hs/A.A. What is your verdict Rm PETROL SUPPLIES. With regard to the above, my total petrol allowance is the standard 7 gallons plus a supplementary 18… | ||
| Scan192 | Letter of introduction for a supplier interested in providing filters for test beds. | ||
| View original record | Rm.3/MH. 3rd. October, 1939. J.Morris, Esq., Works Manager, Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Pym's Lane, CREWE. Dear Mr. Morris, This is to introduce Mr. T.C.Worth to you, a friend of mine who is interested… | ||
| Scan193 | The availability of a rig for testing Vulture auxiliary gearboxes. | ||
| View original record | 8 To EJJ. from Rm. Rm.6/MH.3.10.39. RE RIG FOR TESTING VULTURE AUXILIARY GEARBOXES. With reference to EJJ.7/WB.29.9.39, this unit is available and is in good condition and can be used for the above… | ||
| Scan194 | Requesting an enclosed item be passed on as the mailing van does not call at Duffield. | ||
| View original record | To Rm. 8 Mtn.4/EH.3.10.39. [Handwritten initials 'CKm' circled] As I understand the Mailing Van does not call at Duffield, would you please arrange for the enclosed to be passed on. [Large handwritten… | ||
| Scan195 | Setup of a new subcontract office in Glasgow, based on learnings from the Belper office. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. Rm/Gry.1/JH.3.10.39. GLASGOW & Sft/CH's Subcontract Office. Yesterday I visited this office at Belper to get a line on how to run a similar office at Glasgow. CH. was very aware that when… | ||
| Scan196 | Flowchart detailing the functioning of the Derby Sub-Contract office. | ||
| View original record | FUNCTIONING OF DERBY SUB-CONTRACT OFFICE S/C OFFICE STORES SUB-CONTRACTOR ORDER MINISTRY COPY ADVICE NOTE S/K INSURANCE INSPECTION REPORT WIMBLEDON CREWE AER DERBY PRICE CARD FILED UNDER FIRM PROGRESS… | ||
| Scan197 | Request for an oak desk and chair for an office. | ||
| View original record | To EJJ/JSA. Rm/CTS.3/JH.4.10.39. OFFICE FURNITURE. Will you please obtain as soon as possible, an oak desk and chair similar to the one used by Rm. This is for Lp's use, who has moved into the same… | ||
| Scan198 | Minutes of the first Power Plant Interchangeability Sub-Committee Meeting. | ||
| View original record | E. Copy to Hs. Lr. Bn. Dor. Cdy. Rm. Lp. & c.to Bristol. ROLLS ROYCE-BRISTOL LIAISON MEETING. MINUTES OF 1ST POWER PLANT INTERCHANGEABILITY SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING. 1. Attention was drawn to the fact… | ||
| Scan199 | The lack of standardisation for S.B.A.C. Group III engines and a discussion on panel designs. | ||
| View original record | -2- 3. Attention was drawn to the fact that so far none of the engines coming under S.B.A.C. Group III had been installed in prototype aircraft in power plants to S.B.A.C. standard, neither the Avro… | ||
| Scan200 | Visitor's pass to inspect test beds and a recommendation to see EJJ at the Glasgow Factory first. | ||
| View original record | XHs/Mr.Robotham. From JM/JV. 8 JM/JV/DH.13 4.10.39. [STAMP: H.P.S RECEIVED 11 OCT 1939] Your letter to Mr. Morris, introducing Mr. Worth was forwarded to me for my attention. A pass was made out and… | ||
| Scan201 | Notice about changing the delivery of periodicals to once a week due to the 'existing state of hostilities'. | ||
| View original record | To:- Hs., Hy., Sft., E., Lr., Rg., Bn., TB., Sft/AGR., Cgh/EM., Lr/Lov., Dor., Sft/CLH., By., Rm., Da., RHC., NW., Wd. Ve. H1. G. G/WFH., D/BP. D/L. Roy. G/McD. Hy/EJB., Ky., TB/AE (Al. Fdy). Pattern… | ||
| Scan202 | Confirming receipt of instructions and attaching a copy of a previous memo. | ||
| View original record | Dor/EKB.1/FEB. 5-10-39 8. Rm. Re your Rm.6/MH. 2-10-39, we attach hereto a copy of the memo referred to, and your instructions regarding future memos have been noted. for/EKB. sh. | ||
| Scan203 | Conference report on an engine 'cutting out' issue with the Boulton-Paul Defiant aircraft. | ||
| View original record | COPY. To E. & Lr/Fmr. c. to Hs. Lr. Sp. Sft. Lr/Lov. TB. TB/RDO. Mr. Bradshaw. Mr. Willies A.I.D. CONFERENCE ON COOLING OF FUEL PUMP ON THE BOULTON-PAUL DEFIANT WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO "CUTTING OUT"… | ||
| Scan204 | Engine cut-out issues and modifications for Defiant and Hurricane aircraft. | ||
| View original record | -2- engine afterwards several plug leads were found to be loose. (This has since been confirmed by the R.R. Representative at Northolt. He also went on to say that he or his second pilot had never… | ||
| Scan205 | Letter to M. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd., regarding the type of oil used in aero engines. | ||
| View original record | 8 Rm/Gry.4/MH. 5th. October, 1939. M. Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., New Meteor Works, COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, With regard to your telephone query, we do not run our aero engines in on castor oil… | ||
| Scan206 | Cover sheet for a report on a visit to the United States of America. | ||
| View original record | 49807 To:- Sft., E., Rg., Lr., TB., Bn., Cgh., Bn/Rbr., Dor., Cdy., Lr/Lov., Lr/USO., Lr/Psn., Lr/Wst., Lr/LBH., Lr/SGH., Lr/Ctl., Lr/Mlr., Gr., E/TS., Sft/Pkn., HPS., HPS/Cy., RHC. By., Rm, Da. Wd.,… | ||
| Scan207 | Visit to the U.S.A. regarding the standardisation of aero engine and aircraft components. | ||
| View original record | THE SOCIETY OF BRITISH AIRCRAFT CONSTRUCTORS LTD. Report on Visit to U. S. A. by F.Nixon, and H.W. Goodinge. May 15-26, 1939 INTRODUCTION. Pp. 1-6. This visit was made in reply to an invitation from… | ||
| Scan208 | Index for international discussions on the standardisation of aero engines, aircraft parts, and aviation fuels. | ||
| View original record | 2. International Discussion on Aero Engine Standardisation. pp. 6-14 included the following: 1. Propeller Attachments - Drawings 2. Generator Driver 3. Starter Motor Mountings - Drawings 4. Fuel Pump… | ||
| Scan209 | Table of contents and introduction for a report on aero engines and accessories, following visits to American firms. | ||
| View original record | 3. Methods of Testing -----------------p.25. German Delegation Proposals on Knock Testing Methods--p.26 C.F.R. Projects-----------------------P.30. (a) Procedure for rating fuels in Full Scale… | ||
| Scan210 | Aircraft engine production and development at Pratt & Whitney and Wright Aeronautical, including details on current models and future concepts. | ||
| View original record | 4. well received by Messrs.Hobbs and Cronstedt, and had the opportunity of discussing problems with these gentlemen and with Messrs.Willgoos, Insley, Sanborn and Parkin. At the Wright Aeronautical… | ||
| Scan211 | American aircraft engine developments, including notes on Allison's V-12 and 'W' 24-cylinder engines. | ||
| View original record | 5. efforts, but they were annoyed also by the action of General Motors in showing at the World's Fair the Allison "W" 24-cylinder engine which was supposed to be very much on the secret list, and… | ||
| Scan212 | Various aircraft engines, including specifications and performance details from competing manufacturers. | ||
| View original record | 6. engine which must be well over 5 feet wide and 3 feet high. With a swept volume of 3420 cu.ins. one heard that the engine developed 2400 HP. and had been type tested, but from another source the… | ||
| Scan213 | Various engine components, focusing on the development and performance of big end bearings. | ||
| View original record | 7. Groves carburetter, Scintilla twin magneto, with 2 distributors, mounted on the reduction gear case to simplify harness. The model seen was fitted with a Coffman starter; it has a steel crankcase… | ||
| Scan214 | Engine bearing loads and supercharger development, comparing American and British technologies. | ||
| View original record | 8. scheme under development. Bearing loads are comparable with those of Bristol engines, but it was stated that on one occasion a Pratt & Whitney engine was dived at 4000 RPM which gave a bearing… | ||
| Scan215 | Notes on American aero-engine design, specifically Pratt & Whitney and Wright Cyclone blowers and connecting rods. | ||
| View original record | 9. performance above 15,000 feet. Mr Hobbs regrets not having for taken this up earlier, and he now has under development 2-speed and 2-stage blowers. He said that the 2-stage blower had agreeably… | ||
| Scan216 | Technical analysis of crankcases, crankshafts, and cylinders from Wright and Pratt & Whitney engines. | ||
| View original record | 10. Crankcase Wrights are using steel crankcases extensively in production. Three patterns have now been produced for the cyclone, the latest one being a beautiful example of simplicity. With the… | ||
| Scan217 | Cylinder head cracking issues and a comparison of design solutions from Wright and Pratt & Whitney. | ||
| View original record | 11. Trouble has been experienced through cracking of heads in Service, however, and four failures per week are admitted. A new stiffened head has been developed which can be run continuously at 225… | ||
| Scan218 | Piston ring wear, cylinder finishes, and a comparison of various aircraft engine mounting systems. | ||
| View original record | 12. an important bearing on piston ring wear, Mr .Cronstedt also stated that nitrided cylinders wear at twice the rate of soft cylinders and that they are considering going back to soft cylinders. The… | ||
| Scan219 | Comparison of American and British aircraft engine oil systems, focusing on oil returns and scavenging. | ||
| View original record | 13. Oil Systems Oil returns of American engines are very much higher than those of British engines; the Cyclone "C" engine, for example, has a return of 380 gallons/hour with 104 gallons/hour through… | ||
| Scan220 | New type test requirements, piston and piston ring issues, and sparking plug performance. | ||
| View original record | 14. A new type test requirement, stated variously to be due to the Army and to the Civil Authorities, calls for a type test to be carried out with an oil inlet temperature of 120°C. In spite of the… | ||
| Scan221 | Reduction gears and a comparison of cartridge versus electric engine starters. | ||
| View original record | 15. When necessary the plugs are returned to the makers to have a new tip welded on to the core. Reduction Gears Wrights are using a spur epicyclic gear with 20 small pinions. Mr Nutt himself said… | ||
| Scan222 | American engine starter technology, valve design, and testing procedures. | ||
| View original record | 16. Thes. figures were not quoted as being accurate, but were given as being a rough illustration of what had occurred. The Eclipse people were quite emphatic that this was not a question of Coffman… | ||
| Scan223 | The development of sleeve valves, exhaust rings, and high-octane aviation fuels in the late 1930s. | ||
| View original record | 17. Sleeve Valves Although there was little outwardly expressed interest in sleeve valves, and although both Pratt & Whitney and Wrights said that they were not interested to the extend of doing any… | ||
| Scan224 | Octane fuel forecasts, diesel engine development, and cabin supercharging projects in the U.S. | ||
| View original record | 18. 500,000 U.S. gallons 65 Octane fuel 3,500,000 " " 87 " " 8,000,000 " " 100 " " The requirements forecast for 1939 are 38,000,000 gallons of 100 Octane fuel. A great deal of full scale research on… | ||
| Scan225 | Report page discussing Eclipse supercharger proposals, drag reduction through new cowling shapes, and powerplant interchangeability. | ||
| View original record | 19. 1.2 cu. ft/min/passenger. Eclipse propose to deliver 10cu.ft/min passenger, using two supercharger units, so that if one fails there will still be 5 cu.ft/min., which they say will be adequate.… | ||
| Scan226 | Visit to the Eclipse Aviation Division of Bendix, discussing generators, starters, and accessory drives. | ||
| View original record | 20. of pick up points and bulkhead would be of great value. Accessories A visit was paid to the new plant of the Eclipse Aviation Division of the Bendix Corporation, which is situated at Bendix, New… | ||
| Scan227 | Aircraft auxiliary power systems, including power take-off, generators, gearboxes, and electrical system specifications. | ||
| View original record | 21. the reason for such a high power take-off, and apparently it has been arrived at by incorporating a large factor of ignorance. Thoughts of cabin supercharging are also prevalent. It is from this… | ||
| Scan228 | Vacuum pump components and airscrew development research at Pratt & Whitney. | ||
| View original record | 22. The bakelite blades used in the Eclipse vacuum pumps appeared to be standing up to the duty extremly well. Developments are in hand on improved oil metering. On the general question of vacuum pump… | ||
| Scan229 | Airscrew drive separation, de-icing methods, and carburettor icing issues. | ||
| View original record | 23. be obtained only be separating the airscrews drive entirely from the engine, and says that this will be essential on engines of greater than 2,000 HP. He was about to start machining some 17 foot… | ||
| Scan230 | Carburettor icing issues, design choices, and testing by various engine manufacturers. | ||
| View original record | 24 Both companies made an invariable practice of checking the mixture temperature after the carburettor, and Wrights give a curve in their latest installation Folders - showing the temperature… | ||
| Scan231 | Carburettor performance, discussing fuel boiling, and a review of the Bendix-Stromberg carburettor. | ||
| View original record | 25. Over a wider range it weakens at the low speed end and richens at higher speed. There has also been serious trouble through boiling of the fuel - but I was told that this had been made use of to… | ||
| Scan232 | Carburettor design, fuel metering, and a comparison with Pratt & Whitney and Bendix systems. | ||
| View original record | 26 It is important to realise that the fuel metering device is not affected by the actual fuel pressure, but by the pressure difference acting on the control diaphragms. With the fuel pressure capable… | ||
| Scan233 | The development and interest in direct fuel injection for aircraft engines. | ||
| View original record | 27. Fuel Injection Considerable interest is being shown in direct fuel injection although Wrights and Pratt & Whitney would not admit that they were actively engaged in its development. From outside… | ||
| Scan234 | Oil quality testing, sludge deposition, and disagreements between Wright and various oil companies. | ||
| View original record | 27. Oil. The Wright Company has pursued the question of quality of oil very vigorously, and claims to have effected considerable improvement as a result . The Company led the way by evolving a rating… | ||
| Scan235 | Visit to Esso Research Laboratories, detailing research on fuels, oils, corrosion, and engine type testing. | ||
| View original record | 28 impressed, saying that the oil was very dirty and sludgy. A short visit was paid to the Esso Research Laboratories at Bayway. Dr.Miller, Mr Kunc, and Dr Leland showed us over the laboratories. A… | ||
| Scan236 | Outline of American type test requirements for aircraft engines, detailing dynamometer calibration and a 150-hour endurance test. | ||
| View original record | 29 OUTLINE AMERICAN TYPE TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR AIRCRAFT ENGINES 1. Complete dynamometer calibration, including performance under simulated conditions of critical altitude. This includes correct… | ||
| Scan237 | Endurance testing procedures for aircraft engines including dives, idling, and post-test checks. | ||
| View original record | 30. i. 50 dives of 30 seconds duration each shall be made at 120 per cent normal rated speed for engines to be used in all airplanes except pursuit, which shall require in addition, 10 dives of 30… | ||
| Scan238 | Note by Mr. Nutt on engine testing procedures, including magnafluxing, brake HP tests and expected engine life. | ||
| View original record | 31. and wear measurements. All steel parts are magnafluxed. All parts must be in good condition or test must be repeated. Note by Mr.Nutt. All tests at actual brake HP regardless of atmospheric… | ||
| Scan239 | Cylinder fin design for the Boreas engine, referencing US practices and future development. | ||
| View original record | To Rg. from Rm. Rm.3/JH.6.10.39. BOREAS. I see from Nixon's report of his latest visit to the U.S.A. that Wrights & Pratt & Whitneys are now both using cylinder fins of 2 1/4" depth and 5 1/2 to the… | ||
| Scan240 | Calculating petrol allowances for an employee's journey to Belper. | ||
| View original record | 8 To: Rm C. to Wd. Hs/AA.10/DK.6.10.39. Re:- Petrol Supplies [Signature: Rm] With reference to Wd.5/RS/3.10.39. if a return journey to Belper is done once a day for 31 days a month, the total distance… | ||
| Scan241 | The Rolls-Royce-Bristol liaison regarding the need for Air Ministry clearance for engine modifications. | ||
| View original record | 8 E. copy to Ha. Lr. Bn. Rm. P3/HR/6.10.39. ROLLS-ROYCE - BRISTOL LIAISON 4.10.39. Special attention is drawn to Lr/Wst.2/WJ. Mr. Fedden raised with me the importance of obtaining as quickly as… | ||
| Scan242 | Brief resume on the performance of doped oil in aircraft engines. | ||
| View original record | 8 Rm.1/MH. 7th. October, 1939. O.W.Tweedie, Esq., Rooms 5 and 6, Grand Hotel, HARROGATE. Dear Tweedie, Here is a brief resume on doped oil in connection with Aircraft work. Four years ago some of… | ||
| Scan243 | The performance of various Extreme Pressure (E.P.) lubricating oils and their effects on engine components. | ||
| View original record | -2- 7th. October, 1939. C.C.Wakefield submitted some D.T.D.109 which they stated was E.P. treated as a competitor to Robertson's dope but it was no good and did not do the job. The gear was wrecked.… | ||
| Scan244 | Comparison of different lubricants, their properties, and performance in gearboxes and axles. | ||
| View original record | -3- 7th. October, 1939. The main types that we have found to be successful together with their disabilities are:- (1) All the full "hypoid lubricants" such as - Wakefield Hypoy Vacuum H.G.L. Shell… | ||
| Scan245 | Concluding paragraph regarding the use of E.P. lubricants to reduce the weight of aircraft engine reduction gears. | ||
| View original record | -4- 7th. October, 1939. In conclusion, we do not understand why advantage has not been taken on aircraft engines of E.P. lubricants to reduce the weight of the reduction gear by giving it a separate… | ||
| Scan246 | Laboratory report on Vulture reduction gear teeth after approximately 40 hours of running on Silvertown oil. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LABORATORY REPORT: Rl./LJW. 1/SK. 31.5.38. M.1611/1. X 3. Run on Silvertown D.T.D. 109 Oil. Robertson's H.Duti Processed. M.1611/2. X 3. Run on Silvertown D.T.D. 109 Oil. Vulture Reduction… | ||
| Scan247 | Requesting a change in the distribution list for specific reports. | ||
| View original record | To:- E/TDD. C. to Rm. 8 Hs/LS.18/DK.9.10.39. Technical Reports, Type Test Reports etc. In the future will you please arrange to send Hs's copy of reports of the above nature to Rm. instead of to me.… | ||
| Scan248 | Circulating a letter of praise from an R.A.F. Wing Commander for the Merlin IV engine. | ||
| View original record | Rm 8 To All Officials, Superintendents & Foremen. Below is copy of a letter from the Commanding Officer of one of the R.A.F. Squadrons, which I have pleasure in bringing to your notice :- "I am… | ||
| Scan249 | Correcting mileage calculations related to petrol supplies and rationing. | ||
| View original record | To Hs/AA. from Wd. c. to Rm. Wd.4/RS.9.10.39. Re: PETROL SUPPLIES. With reference to Hs/AA.10/DK.6.10.39, it seems desirable that you should be aware of your facts, particularly as others may be… | ||
| Scan250 | Letter to T.C. Worth of The Harborough Aircraft Mfg. Co. regarding an engine position and the return of a loaned book. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Gry.6/MH. 9th. October, 1939. T.C.Worth, Esq., The Harborough Aircraft Mfg. Co., MARKET HARBOROUGH. Dear Worth, Herewith the copy of Lloyd's Register of Yachts which you so kindly loaned us. We… | ||
| Scan251 | Letter to A. R. Robotham from Leslie seeking machine work due to the disruption of normal trade. | ||
| View original record | CS Cheslyn House, Cheslyn Hay, Near Walsall. 9th October 1939. Dear Ray, As explained on the telephone we are endeavouring to get some machine work. We have installed various machines, some which will… | ||
| Scan252 | List of available machine tools from the Engineering Department of Henry Hawkins Ltd. | ||
| View original record | HENRY HAWKINS LTD Directors ARNOLD S. HAWKINS. C. LESLIE HAWKINS. Longhouse Tileries HAWKINS CANNOCK CANNOCK Staffs. Telephone: CANNOCK 2261 & 2262 Established 100 Years Telegrams: HAWKINS.TILERIES… | ||
| Scan253 | Internal routing slip with initials and a signature. | ||
| View original record | 6 To Rm. from Lp. Rm | ||
| Scan254 | Engine failures caused by inconsistencies in Lodge and K.L.G. aluminium oxide insulated spark plugs. | ||
| View original record | R.R. 306. ST. 74997/4/11/38. C.E. EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT REPORT. REFERENCE:- Lr/Wst.23/WJ.10.10.39. Subject of Report:- Investigation into inconsistencies experienced with the heat factors of Lodge… | ||
| Scan255 | Investigation report into the failure of standard Sintercorund sparking plugs and suggested modifications. | ||
| View original record | Lr/Wst.23/WJ.10.10.39. REPORT ON THE INVESTIGATION OF RECENT FAILURE OF STANDARD SINTERCORUND SPARKING PLUGS AND SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS TO OVERCOME THE DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN SIMILAR TYPES OF PLUGS.… | ||
| Scan256 | Comparison of spark plug performance, contrasting cemented K.L.G./Lodge plugs with A.C. plugs using a silver centre electrode. | ||
| View original record | - 2 - of plugs which had completed from 50 to 100 hours running. These plugs were carefully opened and the insulators were split so that a view of the condition of the central electrode pin could be… | ||
| Scan257 | The development and testing of new spark plugs, including different materials and compensating washers to prevent gas leakage. | ||
| View original record | - 3 - In view of the undoubted advantages to be gained by use of a silver or possibly copper moulded centre insulator Messrs. K.L.G. and Lodge have been requested to undertake to produce some standard… | ||
| Scan258 | Blueprint diagram illustrating heat flow paths within a component, showing the effects of cement failure. | ||
| View original record | - Heat Flow Paths - Showing Effect of Cement Failure - - Cement crumbles after plug has been in use some time. - A - Normal Heat Flow Path B - Heat Flow Path after Failure of Cement and Oxidation of… | ||
| Scan259 | Blank document bearing a 'Received' date stamp from Derby. | ||
| View original record | P.I. RECEIVED OCT 10 1939 DERBY. | ||
| Scan260 | Cross-section drawings comparing K.L.G., Lodge, and A.C. spark plugs. | ||
| View original record | K.L.G. GAS TIGHT SEAL LODGE GAS TIGHT SEAL A.C. GAS TIGHT SEAL CAST IN SILVER CORE PROMOTES THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY FIG. 2. JTOA / 19.10.41 | ||
| Scan261 | Purple ink stamp from the Print Room in Derby. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS-ROYCE LTD PRINT ROOM OCT 10 1939 DERBY. | ||
| Scan262 | Photographic comparison of AC, Lodge, and KLG spark plug insulators after endurance testing on Vulture, Peregrine, and Merlin engines. | ||
| View original record | AC INSULATOR AFTER 50hrs ENDURANCE. LODGE INSULATOR AFTER 100 hrs ENDURANCE KLG INSULATOR AFTER 100 hrs ENDURANCE VULTURE PEREGRINE MERLIN | ||
| Scan263 | Page with a handwritten negative number. | ||
| View original record | Negative No 3406 D | ||
| Scan264 | Clarifying a misunderstanding regarding fuel rationing and mileage. | ||
| View original record | Wd. From Hs/AA. Copy to Rm. 8 Hs./AA.1/T10.10.39 Thank you for your Wd.4/R.S.9.10.39. I am sorry that the information regarding mileage, which was supplied to me, has led to a misunderstanding. Your… | ||
| Scan265 | List of information required from Amiots regarding a prototype aircraft. | ||
| View original record | INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM AMIOTS. (1) Position of Merlins in prototype. (2) How long before installation complete and ready for test. (3) Estimated performance at maximum rated height. (4) Bomb load… | ||
| Scan266 | List of information required from Avro regarding a Merlin-engined aircraft prototype. | ||
| View original record | Information required from Avro's 1. Position of Merlins in Prototype 2. How long before installation complete and ready for test 3. Estimated performance at maximum rated height 4. Bomb load & range.… | ||
| Scan267 | Recommending a driving route from Derby to Leeds. | ||
| View original record | To Sg. from Rm. Rm.13/MH.11.10.39. With reference to your proposed visit to Leeds I recommend the following route:- Derby to Nottingham. Take the Arterial road just before entering Nottingham on the… | ||
| Scan268 | Recommending an employee be added to the official driving list to use their own car and conserve company fuel. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from Rm. Rm.6/MH.11.10.39. We recommend that Whyman is put on the official Driving List for the Company. He has obtained a supply of petrol and can use his own car for going to and from… | ||
| Scan269 | Delivery note for a steel wardrobe with its dimensions and features. | ||
| View original record | 8 62 Oct 16 /10/ 1939 Delivered to Rolls Royce By D. S. Butler 1. Steel Wardrobe. Style No 891W. 22 x 72 x 18 fitted with Single Door. hat shelf. and Coat Rod. complete with three Brass hooks.… | ||
| Scan270 | To all departments regarding changes to mail collection times due to war time regulations. | ||
| View original record | Rm 8. 13/10/39 To all Departments: We are instructed by the Post Office to arrange to post finally for the day before 4 p.m., and to hold over until the next day mail that cannot be posted by that… | ||
| Scan271 | Proposal to change the location of auxiliary gear boxes from in front of to behind the aircraft bulkhead. | ||
| View original record | F.J. HARDY - See Fell & E and find out what we shall have to provide on the C.I. engine Copy to Ad. Ld. En. Der. Cav. Rm. Lb. AUXILIARY GEAR BOXES It seems clear that at an early date we shall be… | ||
| Scan272 | Standardizing universal gearboxes for aircraft engines with the Bristol Aeroplane Company. | ||
| View original record | -2- F2/HH/14.10.39. the position of this shaft being standardised to secure interchangeability between one type of engine and another. The Bristol Company informed us at our last Liaison Meeting that… | ||
| Scan273 | Letter declining contract work due to being at full capacity producing engines. | ||
| View original record | 8 Rm.4/MH. 17th. October, 1939. L.Hawkins, Esq., Cheslyn House, Cheslyn Hay, Near Walsall. Dear Leslie, Thank you for your letter. As I pointed out to you on the telephone, the position now is that we… | ||
| Scan274 | Clarifying the use of the abbreviation 'RM' to avoid confusion. | ||
| View original record | 8 To Sft. from Rm. Rm.10/MH.18.10.39. With reference to the attached note, I do not know who your assistant is with the abbreviation of "RM" but he should cease to use it if confusion is to be… | ||
| Scan275 | Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd discussing manufacturing capabilities and seeking work opportunities. | ||
| View original record | PARK WARD & CO. LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE CARS DIRECTORS: A.T. JOHNSTONE, M.I.A.E., M.I.B.C.M. A.P. SIDGREAVES R.W. HARVEY-BAILEY F.C. HONEYMAN C.W. WARD C.… | ||
| Scan276 | The production capacity of Messrs. Park Ward's works and potential future collaboration. | ||
| View original record | Rm 120F.78 Sft/EG.5/IMP.7.11.39. Re: Park Wards. We return herewith Messrs. Park Ward's communication giving capacity of their works for assistance in our production programme. We have made copies for… | ||
| Scan277 | Request from Park Wards for assistance in finding work, forwarding a list of their equipment and fabrication capabilities. | ||
| View original record | To Sft..from Rm. Rm.3/MH.20.10.39. Park Wards have been asking us to help them to find some work. Herewith a list of their equipment and the articles which they think they can fabricate. Will you… | ||
| Scan278 | List of manufacturing capabilities from Park Ward & Co Ltd's Steel and Wood Working shops. | ||
| View original record | DIRECTORS A.F. SIDGREAVES C.W. WARD R.W. HARVEY-BAILEY C. FALCONER F.C. HONEYMAN W.S. PAGE PARK WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE AND BENTLEY CARS TELEPHONE:… | ||
| Scan279 | Continued list of workshop capabilities for P. W. & Co., Ltd, detailing smith, trimming, and paint shop services. | ||
| View original record | P. W. & CO., LTD. CONTD. ( 2 ) 18th. October 1939. SMITHS' SHOP. Smith work of any description, including forgings. TRIMMING SHOP. including the following :- Harness. Leather equipment of any… | ||
| Scan280 | List of plant, specifically metal working machines, from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co Ltd. | ||
| View original record | DIRECTORS: A.F. SIDGREAVES R.W. HARVEY-BAILEY F.C. HONEYMAN C.W. WARD C. FALCONER W.S. PACE OFFICIALLY APPOINTED RETAILERS OF ROLLS ROYCE AND BENTLEY CARS PARK WARD & CO LTD COACHBUILDERS TELEPHONE:… | ||
| Scan281 | List of metal working machines including swaging, drilling, and grinding machines. | ||
| View original record | P. W. & CO., LTD. CONTD. CWW/MH. 18th. October 1939. METAL WORKING MACHINES? CONTD. Large Swaging Machine. 25 - Electric Drilling Machines. 6 - Portable Drilling Machines. 2 - Electric Scouring or… | ||
| Scan282 | Typed list of woodworking machines. | ||
| View original record | P. W. & CO., LTD. CONTD. 18th.October 1939. WOOD WORKING MACHINES. 1 - 18" Pendulum Cross Cut Saw. 1 - 36" Band Saw. 1 - 30" Spindle. 1 - "D" Spindle. 2 - Planing Machines (over and under ) 2 - Union… | ||
| Scan283 | List of machines for a Smiths' Shop. | ||
| View original record | P. W. & CO.. LTD. CONTD. 18th. October 1939. SMITHS' SHOP MACHINES. 1 - 6" Lathe, Gap Bed. 1 - 4" Gap Bed Lathe. 2 - Drilling Machines. 3 - Emery Grinders. 1 - 5 ft. Folding Machine. 2 - Shearing… | ||
| Scan284 | List of machines required for the Trimming Shop. | ||
| View original record | P. W. & CO., LTD. CONTD. 18th. October 1939. TRIMMING SHOP MACHINES. 4 - Large Capacity Electric Sewing Machines. 1 - Small Electric Sewing Machine. 1" - Electric Leather Skiving Machine. 1 - Electric… | ||
| Scan285 | List of machines for the paint shop, including air compressors and electric polishing machines. | ||
| View original record | P. W. & CO., LTD. CONTD. 18th. October 1939. PAINT SHOP MACHINES. 4 - Air Compressors 80 lbs. per sq. in. for Cellulose Spraying Plant. 2 - Electric Polishing Machines. | ||
| Scan286 | Letter regarding an Engineering Apprentice, Mr. M.W. Sydenham, who will not be taken on as he is continuing at the Polytechnic. | ||
| View original record | Rm.13/MH. 18th. October, 1939. H.Thompson, Esq., Middleton Hall, Kings Lynn, NORFOLK. Dear Mr. Thompson, We arranged to take Mr. M.W.Sydenham on as an Engineering Apprentice on the 17th. of this… | ||
| Scan287 | Rota listing employees and their addresses for Sunday overtime shifts. | ||
| View original record | 18.10.39. SUNDAY OVERTIME. FIRST SUNDAY. Oct 22nd, Nov. 5th, Nov. 19th, Dec 3rd Name. Address. E. Gass. 142 Swarkestone Road, Chellaston. C. Cushing. 59 Derby Road, Chellaston. F. Vaughan. 26 Glenwood… | ||
| Scan288 | Notice to all superintendents and foremen regarding the introduction and rules for new employee identity badges. | ||
| View original record | Rm F.O.K. F.J.H C.T.S. Please Note. 8. TO ALL SUPERINTENDENTS AND FOREMEN IDENTITY BADGES As a means of preventing unauthorised people from entering the Works, every employee of Rolls Royce will be… | ||
| Scan289 | Reinforcing the regulation for handling and transit of secret documents. | ||
| View original record | Rm To:- All Officials and Superintendents, and Foremen. Hs.10/DK.16.10.39. Secret Documents. This note is to draw your attention once more to the regulation that all documents referring to secret… | ||
| Scan290 | Directive concerning the mandatory wearing of identity badges by all employees within the factories. | ||
| View original record | Rm To all Officials, Superintendents and Foremen. Hs.6/T.16.10.39. IDENTITY BADGES. Details have already been circulated of the system of Identity Badges which is to be inaugurated in the various… | ||
| Scan291 | Requesting the reduction in size of attached blueprints PL.6 Sheets 1 and 2. | ||
| View original record | 8 To Mtn. from Rm. Rm.1/MH.19.10.39. Will you please have the attached blueprints, PL.6 Sheets 1 and 2, reduced in size. Rm. | ||
| Scan292 | Two alternative Sunday transport routes and schedules for personnel. | ||
| View original record | To - Rm. from Wd. Wd.4/RS.19.10.39. Re: SUNDAY TRANSPORT. ------------------ With further reference to memo Wd.6/RS.18.10.39., the following routes are suggested to reduce distance and number of stops… | ||
| Scan293 | Return and painting of parts for new car bodies. | ||
| View original record | 1204. G/WAB. Rm/FD.4/JH.19.10.39. These have been returned on new bodies cars, they went down to be painted in colour to match the bodies. Rm/FD. | ||
| Scan294 | Adjustments to bonus payments for Millwrights, Experimental staff, and Labourers. | ||
| View original record | 8. Rmo To:- All Officials and Superintendents. Hs.6/DK.20.10.39. Millwrights, Experimental and Labourers Bonus. Commencing week ending October 21st, 1939, the following adjustments will be made to… | ||
| Scan295 | Staff expenses claim form detailing subsistence allowances and deductions. | ||
| View original record | R.R.870 (RT) (2M-5-39) O.C.B STAFF EXPENSES. FILE FOR REFERENCE NAME ..................................................................... Check No. ....................... Grade… | ||
| Scan296 | Finding fabrication work for a company called Park Wards. | ||
| View original record | To Sft..from Rm. Rm.3/MH.20.10.39. Park Wards have been asking us to help them to find some work. Herewith a list of their equipment and the articles which they think they can fabricate. Will you… | ||
| Scan297 | Discussions on engine orders, Ministry contracts, propeller supply, and aircraft gun positions. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. from Rm. Rm.10/MH.20.10.39. With reference to the points you asked us to to take up with Bulman - (1) Peregrine. We understand that you have already received a letter cancelling this order. (2)… | ||
| Scan298 | Urgent inquiry from Major Bulman regarding drawings being sent to America. | ||
| View original record | .Hs. [Signature: Rm] I presume you are dealing with this. [Initial] Major Bulman rang up at 5.55 p.m. today, saying that he had received information that some R.R. drawings were being sent to America,… | ||
| Scan299 | Secret memo discussing a scheme for a Central Control Office to manage parts production and inventory. | ||
| View original record | SECRET. W/Crewe. To Mr. Robbins, c. Hs/LS. Rm/Gry.1/MH.21.10.39. CENTRAL CONTROL OFFICE. Hs. has agreed to a scheme being prepared for a Central Records Office which to show its worth must be able to… | ||
| Scan300 | Two proposed methods for receiving and compiling information from assembly firms. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/Gry.1/MH.21.10.39. It is very unlikely that Glasgow will make parts on the same order number as Derby and/or Crewe. We have considered two ways of receiving the necessary information in the… | ||
| Scan301 | Requesting a bus to transport designers to Belper on a Sunday. | ||
| View original record | To Mr. Barkworth - Transport. c. Hs. c. Wd. Rm.5/MH.21.10.39. Will you please arrange for the 'bus to be at No.1 Works' Entrance at 9o'clock to-morrow morning, Sunday, in order to take a number of… | ||
| Scan302 | Letter regarding a meeting with Mr. Thacker of Joseph Lucas Ltd. and a past acquaintance. | ||
| View original record | CASTLE BROMWICH AEROPLANE FACTORY (ACTING FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR AIR) VISCOUNT NUFFIELD CONTROLLER OLIVER BODEN, O.B.E. DEPUTY CONTROLLER KINGSBURY ROAD, ERDINGTON BIRMINGHAM… | ||
| Scan303 | Requesting confirmation to pay an invoice from Hoare & Son for film developing and enlargements. | ||
| View original record | Rm. G/WFH/RWT.52/MM.23.10.39 Re: Hoare & Son We have received an invoice from the above firm dated 30th August for 2 - 35 m.m. Films developed, and 46 - ¼ plate Enlargements which were sent for your… | ||
| Scan304 | Telegram authorizing the dispatch of Merlin engine blueprints and parts to the USA. | ||
| View original record | ROYVAR DERBY = ZA 924 23/40 HAS LEO STEINLE LTD YOUR AUTHORITY TO SEND TO HANSON WITNEY USA MERLIN BLUENPRINTS VARIOUS DRIVE SHAFTS AND BEVELS STOP MY CONVERSATION ROBOTHAM REFERS BULMAN AIRMINISTRY… | ||
| Scan305 | Authorising payment for an invoice from Hoare & Sons for film development and enlargements. | ||
| View original record | Wo G/WFH. from Rm. Rm.10/MH.24.10.39. With reference to G/WFH/RWT.52/MM 23.10.39, this invoice may be paid. Rm. Hoare & Sons - 2 - 35 m.m. films developed 46 - ¼ plate enlargements. | ||
| Scan306 | Request for a Certificate of Insurance for amendment regarding the use of cars on company business. | ||
| View original record | RM/G.H.Whyman D/AN.2/GH.24.10.39. USE OF CARS ON COMPANY'S BUSINESS. ------------------------------------ Will you please let us have your Certificate of Insurance so that we may return same to the… | ||
| Scan307 | Letter to the Castle Bromwich Aeroplane Factory regarding a factory visit and the need to accelerate engine output. | ||
| View original record | RM:9/MH. 24th. October, 1939. H. Clark, Esq., Castle Bromwich Aeroplane Factory, Kingsbury Road, Erdington, BIRMINGHAM, 24. Dear Mr. Clark, I don't quite understand your letter. When I saw Thacker he… | ||
| Scan308 | Message to the Air Ministry regarding a machine tool agent and the status of recent tool orders. | ||
| View original record | 24/10/39. BULMAN AIR MINISTRY DEPT Z.A. REFERENCE YOUR TELEGRAM STEINWELL IS REPUTABLE MACHINE TOOL AGENT WELL KNOWN TO US BUT NO-ONE AT DERBY HAS ORDERED TOOLS NECESSITATING DESPATCH OF DRAWINGS… | ||
| Scan309 | Page 2 of a telex message regarding drawings and responsibility at the Glasgow factory. | ||
| View original record | -2- STOP AM TRYING TO FIND OUT IF GLASGOW IS RESPONSIBLE STOP DO NOT THINK IT NECESSARY TO HOLD UP DRAWINGS W. A. Robotham ROBOTHAM | ||
| Scan310 | Minutes from a liaison meeting with Bristol on power plant interchangeability and standardisation. | ||
| View original record | Ex Copy to Hs. Lr. Bn. Dor. Cdy (Rm.) Lb. Bristol. ROLLS ROYCE - BRISTOL LIAISON MEETING MINUTES OF 2ND POWER PLANT INTERCHANGEABILITY SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING. (1) S.B.A.C. STANDARDS - ISSUE 2. It was… | ||
| Scan311 | Meeting minutes discussing agreements on aircraft component standards, installations, and supply schedules. | ||
| View original record | -2- (3) OIL AND FUEL CONNECTIONS Rolls-Royce agreed to accept for Group II the positions of oil and fuel connections as the Bristol Company now have them for the Short Stirling and the AW.41. The… | ||
| Scan312 | Providing a Certificate of Insurance for the use of cars on company business. | ||
| View original record | To D/L. from Rm/Wym. Rm/Wym.10/MH.25.10.39. USE OF CARS ON COMPANY'S BUSINESS. Herewith my Certificate of Insurance as requested in your memo D/AN.2/GH.24.10.39. Rm/Wym. | ||
| Scan313 | Querying the details of a verbal tenancy agreement for a shed at Shardlow. | ||
| View original record | F. Dodel 1204 See me Rwns From Wn. Wn/GRH25/SMS.25.10.39. Trent Navigation Company. Premises at Shardlow. We have received an account from the Trent Navigation Company for £6. 16. 6d. rent of shed No.… | ||
| Scan314 | Telex query regarding the authority to send Merlin drawings to America on behalf of the Glasgow factory. | ||
| View original record | ROYCE GLASBEP GLASGOW HAS MACHINE TOOL AGENT STEINWELL ANY AUTHORITY TO SEND MERLIN DRAWINGS TO AMERICA ON BEHALF OF GLASGOW [Signature: W.A. Robotham] ROBOTHAM. | ||
| Scan315 | Telegram concerning an inquiry into the authority of individuals named Steinwell and Steinle. | ||
| View original record | POST OFFICE TELEGRAM. DERBY. No. 0279. From 7:2 GLASGOW T 17. To ROBOTHAM ROYCAR DERBY = STEINWELL UNKNOWN STEINLE HAVE NO AUTHORITY BUT AM CHECKING UP WITH MORRIS TOMORROW = ROYCE + + STEINWELL… | ||
| Scan316 | Agenda for a liaison meeting between Rolls Royce and Bristol to be held in Derby. | ||
| View original record | ROLLS ROYCE/BRISTOL LIAISON. AGENDA FOR MEETING TO BE HELD AT DERBY ON THURSDAY - 26.10.39. (1) Vulture Reduction Gear. Review fully the policy settled between the Directors of the two Companies in… | ||
| Scan317 | List of discussion points for wartime production and development, page 2. | ||
| View original record | (2) (11) Bevel Gear Grinding. Discuss need for and means of obtaining straight bevel gear grinding machines for Wartime production. (12) Material Control. Review the work of the controllers of… | ||
| Scan318 | Letter from the Castle Bromwich Aeroplane Factory regarding a misunderstanding and an invitation for a visit. | ||
| View original record | CASTLE BROMWICH AEROPLANE FACTORY (ACTING FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR AIR) KINGSBURY ROAD, ERDINGTON BIRMINGHAM 24 VISCOUNT NUFFIELD CONTROLLER OLIVER BODEN, O.B.E. DEPUTY… | ||
| Scan319 | Requesting sanction to add an individual to the official driving list for the post-war car programme. | ||
| View original record | 8 To Hs. Rm.5/JH.26.10.39. Will you please sanction that C.T.Salt should be put on the official driving list for the purpose of liason between draughtsmen and the works in connection with the post war… | ||
| Scan320 | Letter to The Petroleum Board regarding a query about 110 octane fuel and the arrangement of specifications and sample supplies. | ||
| View original record | c. Lr/GM. Rm.8/MH. 26th. October, 1939. The Petroleum Board, Shell-Mex House, Strand, LONDON, W.C.2. For the attention of Mr. Field. Dear Sirs, With reference to your query by telephone re 110 octane… | ||
| Scan321 | Letter from Vauxhall Motors requesting a works tour for Mr. E. Beaumont and Mr. Tipler. | ||
| View original record | Vauxhall Motors Ltd LUTON. BEDS. TELEPHONE NUMBER 2600 LUTON TELEGRAMS CARVAUX, TELEX, LUTON WHEN REPLYING PLEASE QUOTE → OUR REF 293/EB/KG. YOUR REF 27th October, 1939. Mr.S.Hives, General Manager,… | ||
| Scan322 | Letter to Shell Mex and B.P. Ltd regarding the development and supply of 110 octane fuel for testing. | ||
| View original record | e. Lr/RVM. 8. c. Rm/TS. Lr/GM.5/WI. 27th. October 1939. Messrs.Shell Mex and B.P.Ltd. (Aviation Department). P.O.Box.148. Shell Mex House, Victoria Embankment, London.W.C.2. Dear Sirs, 110 Octane… | ||
| Scan323 | Fuel specifications and a request for a 110 octane fuel sample for testing. | ||
| View original record | -2- 3. The maximum T.E.L. content should not exceed that of D.T.D.230 specification. 4. As far as possible the specific gravity and viscosity should conform to those of the usual 100 octane fuels now… | ||
| Scan324 | Request for a large telephone bell for the Experimental Garage due to the noise of engines being tested. | ||
| View original record | 8 To Sn. Rm/FD.11/JH.31.10.39. Will you please arrange for the G.P.O. to supply a large telephone bell for use in the Exptl. Garage. This can be fitted by our Exptl. Electricians. At the present time… | ||
| Scan325 | Notifying a change of telephone extension number. | ||
| View original record | Mr. Mattinson (A.R.P.) c. to Rm. c. to Rm/Gry. c. to Rm/FD. 8 Les.2/B.1.11.39. Please note that in future my telephone extension number will be 30. Les. | ||
| Scan326 | Crashed Heinkel plane and the recovery of its port engine for examination. | ||
| View original record | G.32. Ryc/CFM. 2.11.39. To:- Sg. Hs. c to Lp. E. Lr. Dor Lr/LOV By Lr/Wat Rm Hl/EJW HPS CRASHED HEINKEL PLANE (H638/9) The port engine complete with mounting and all equipment forward of the bulkhead… | ||
| Scan327 | Assessment report on a German aircraft, detailing its specifications, equipment, and maintenance features. | ||
| View original record | -2- PARTICULARS UNLADEN WEIGHT PAY LOAD ALL UP WEIGHT GROUP DATE OF COMPLETION 1st OVERHAUL ? FLUGZHALTER LEERGEWICHTE GESAMTLAST HOCHSTZUL FLUGGEW GRUPPE LECHTE NACHPRFG NACHSTE NACHPRFG LACKIERUNG… | ||
| Scan328 | Analysis of an aircraft's systems, including petrol tanks, armament, and controls. | ||
| View original record | -3- for special mention:- (a) Petrol tanks - Two petrol tanks, one in either wing were covered with rubber and between the rubber and the tank itself was some very soft sort of rubber, the intention… | ||
| Scan329 | The inspection of a downed Heinkel aircraft and a list of items recovered from it. | ||
| View original record | -4- (i) Oil - A sample of oil was taken from the starboard tank which was full (port tank apparently empty) (j) Tail wheel - the tail wheel was retractable. (k) Coolant - the header tank was marked 40… | ||
| Scan330 | List of items sent afterwards, including a petrol relief valve and two types of quick release sockets. | ||
| View original record | -5- ITEMS SENT AFTERWARDS 1. ? Petrol relief valve. 2. Quick release socket for electrical connection to engine. 3. Quick release socket for electrical connection probably to wing light and to pitot… | ||
| Scan331 | Visit to Intava Corporation regarding petrol injection and E.P. oil for gear cases. | ||
| View original record | To Lr. from Rm. Rm.5/MH.2.11.39. With reference to the attached letter from the Intava Corporation. We visited Tweedie recently in connection with the petrol injection job and whilst up there… | ||
| Scan332 | Letter discussing the performance of Brown Boveri exhaust turbo units and the potential cancellation of an experiment. | ||
| View original record | COPY. Rm.8/MH. 2nd. November, 1939. O.W.Tweedie, Esq., Rooms 5 and 6, Grand Hotel, HARROGATE. Dear Tweedie, With reference to your query regarding the Brown Boveri exhaust turbo units, I have… | ||
| Scan333 | Letter discussing the poor performance of Brown Boveri exhaust turbo units and the potential cancellation of further tests. | ||
| View original record | Rm.8/MH. 2nd. November, 1939. O.W.Tweedie, Esq., Rooms 5 and 6, Grand Hotel, HARROGATE. Dear Tweedie, With reference to your query regarding the Brown Boveri exhaust turbo units, I have discussed the… | ||
| Scan334 | Suggesting an examination of the machine guns from a crashed Heinkel plane. | ||
| View original record | G.32. Reference:- Ryc. 9/BC. 3.11.39. To:- RM. Viarley. CRASHED HEINKEL 'PLANE. The Machine Guns on the crashed Heinkel seem to me to be very light and compact. They might be worth having a look at,… | ||
| Scan335 | Proposed Glasgow sub-contract card and its printing format. | ||
| View original record | To Sft/CH. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.7/MH.3.11.39. As promised at this morning's Conference, herewith a copy of the proposed Glasgow sub-contract card. It has not necessarily been decided that the card… | ||
| Scan336 | Letter to Carter-Parratt Ltd. requesting a sample record card to be produced on a Visten Card for the Glasgow Factory. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Gry.2/JH. 4th. November, 1939. Carter-Parratt Ltd., Midland Bank Chambers, 77 King Street, Manchester.2. For the attention of Mr.E.H.Bickersteth. Dear Sirs, With regard to our conversation of… | ||
| Scan337 | Letter to S.B. Wilks of The Rover Company Ltd. asking for an opinion on corrugated iron buildings. | ||
| View original record | Rm.4/MH. 4th. November, 1939. S.B.Wilks, Esq., The Rover Company Ltd., COVENTRY. Dear Wilks, I remember when you were putting up your new shops you made some observation about the corrugated iron… | ||
| Scan338 | Letter from Carter-Parratt Ltd. regarding a draft 'VISTEM' card for the Glasgow factory. | ||
| View original record | MANUFACTURERS OF VISIBLE SYSTEMS CARTER-PARRATT LTD. DIRECTORS: PERCY J. CARTER EVE. E CLAUDE RYLANDS. JOHN H. S. EVE BIZADA · SEPIAL · POCKET EQUIPMENT VISIBLE INSTALLATION SPECIALISTS SINCE 1913… | ||
| Scan339 | Letter from estate agents Richardson & Linnell confirming a telephone call about available factory premises. | ||
| View original record | TELEPHONES: { 45641 (3 LINES) DERBY. 45096 (2 LINES) NOTTINGHAM. 43 ILKESTON. RICHARDSON & LINNELL. AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, SURVEYORS AND ESTATE AGENTS. FIRE LOSS ASSESSORS TO THE INSURANCE OFFICES. F.… | ||
| Scan340 | Letter to Franco-Britannic Autos Ltd. regarding chassis B-116-EL owned by Mr. Jacques Hauvette. | ||
| View original record | 8 France-Britannic Autos Ltd., Levallois..................SF. O. to Sg. c. to Rm. ✓ Re: Chassis B-116-EL. Mr. Jacques Hauvette, 13, Avenue du Puy de Dôme, Clermont-Ferrand. We are writing to thank you… | ||
| Scan341 | Letter to Messrs. Richardson & Linnell regarding particulars of empty premises in Derby. | ||
| View original record | Rm.6/MH. 8th. November, 1939. Messrs. Richardson & Linnell, St. James's Sale Rooms, DERBY. Dear Sirs, Thank you for particulars of empty premises in Derby. We will let you know if we think any of… | ||
| Scan342 | Letter to an estate agent acknowledging receipt of particulars for empty premises in Derby. | ||
| View original record | Rm.7/MH. 8th. November, 1939. F. Innes, Estate Agent, 24, Strand, DERBY. Dear Sir, Thank you for particulars of empty premises in Derby. We will let you know if we think any of these are likely to be… | ||
| Scan343 | Confirming the tenancy and rent payment for shed No. 103 at the Trent Navigation premises in Shardlow. | ||
| View original record | 1204 Wn. Rm/FD.11/JH.8.11.39. re Trent Navigation Co. With reference to your memo. Wn/GRH.257/SMS.25.10.39. Our Mr. Dodd explained the tenancy of the shed No.103 to you when we supplied the blue print… | ||
| Scan344 | Letter concerning a repaired Rover car, use of another vehicle, and a proposed meeting to discuss research contracts. | ||
| View original record | 8 Rm...from Blb. Blb.1/WT9.11.39. Dear Rm, When I saw you at Derby last week I think I mentioned that I had got the Rover car back. The squeak in the back axle still persists but is nothing like as… | ||
| Scan345 | Request for a list of staff names and check numbers called up under the Militia Training Scheme. | ||
| View original record | 1204. To Er/JJS. Er/Inst/RWS. F.Dodd. Er/OAC. HPS/CEP.8/EP.10.11.39. Will you please let me have a list of the names and check numbers of any of your staff who were called up under the Militia… | ||
| Scan346 | Letter to Carter Parratt Ltd. regarding modifications required for 'Vistem' cards. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Gry.12/JH. 10th. November, 1939. Carter Parratt Ltd., Midland Bank Chambers, 77, King Street, Manchester.2. For the attention of Mr.E.H.Bickersteth. Dear Sirs, Many thanks for sending the "Vistem"… | ||
| Scan347 | Visit to Glasgow to discuss subcontracting procedures and delivery schedules. | ||
| View original record | To Hs. c. to Ryc - Glasgow. Rm/Gry.7/JH.10.11.39. Visit to Glasgow re Subcontract Procedure. On Wednesday and Thursday of this week I visited Glasgow to discuss with Ryc., Farmer & Barman the… | ||
| Scan348 | Outlining the necessary paperwork and procedural alterations for managing subcontractors and new firms. | ||
| View original record | -2- Rm/Gry.7/JH.10.11.39. The paper work considered necessary consists of the following :- (1) Monthly report letter. (2) Monthly stock report. (3) Order form giving detailed delivery schedule. (4)… | ||
| Scan349 | Change to the layout of a record card's scrap column. | ||
| View original record | -3- Rm/Gry.7/JH.10.11.39. (3) The scrap column on the record card should be divided into "SC Scrap" and "R.R. Scrap". There should also be a remarks column. Rm/Gry. | ||
| Scan350 | Call-up of men from the Experimental Garage for the Militia Training Scheme. | ||
| View original record | 1204 To HPS/CEP. Rm/FD.9/JH.13.11.39. No men were called up from the Exptl. Garage under the Militia Training Scheme. Rm/FD. | ||
| Scan351 | Request to forward a car registration book and petrol coupons for a Bentley car. | ||
| View original record | 1204 To Mr. Lomas. Rm/FD.5/JH.14.11.; Mr. Lappin has requested us to forward the car registration book, together with the 2nd. months petrol coupons of his Bentley car ELC.325 to Mr. Bealby, Lynton… | ||
| Scan352 | Notice to staff about the office closure dates for the 1939 Christmas holiday and subsequent stocktaking. | ||
| View original record | 1204 Hs.2/KW.14.11.39. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS - STAFF. These Offices will be closed on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, December 23rd, 25th & 26th, 1939, for the Christmas Holiday. Stocktaking will be… | ||
| Scan353 | Notice detailing holiday work schedules for different shifts. | ||
| View original record | Shift | Cease Work | Recommence | Wages Paid Nightshift | 7-30 A.M. Saturday December 23rd | 9-30 P.M. Wednesday December 27th | 9-10 - 9-30 P.M. Thursday December 21st Dayshift | 5-30 P.M. Friday… | ||
| Scan354 | Letter to F. Innes returning a plan of the Ground Floor of Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Garage. | ||
| View original record | 8 Rm.10/MH. 14th. November, 1939. F. Innes, 24, Strand, DERBY. Dear Sir, We return herewith your plan of the Ground Floor of Messrs. Sanderson & Holmes Garage. Yours faithfully, for ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. | ||
| Scan355 | Letter from The Rover Company Ltd. discussing the comparative costs and benefits of corrugated iron versus brick buildings. | ||
| View original record | 8 TELEPHONE 6081(7 LINES). TELEGRAMS: "ROVER,"COVENTRY SBW:ME. THE ROVER COMPANY LTD. COVENTRY. ENG. November 15th 1939 W.A. Robotham Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. Dear Robotham, Your letter… | ||
| Scan356 | Scheduling appointments, including a visit to the Spitfire factory and a meeting with Mr. Bass. | ||
| View original record | Miss Huckerby MH Please also fix on appointment list "Spitfire factory" Friday, Nov 24th Rm Rm. Further to my note about Mr. Bass, Hs. has now 20th fixed up to see him at the Works about midday… | ||
| Scan357 | Letter from Intava Limited arranging a visit to discuss the supply of IAA-716 lubricating oil for Air Ministry tests. | ||
| View original record | INTAVA LIMITED 50 Queen Anne's Gate, London, S.W.1. Artillery House, Artillery Row, S.W.1. DIRECTORS: ALEXANDER L. MCCOLL FREDERICK J. WOLFE TELEPHONE: WHITEHALL 5151 1010 TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: AVATNI.… | ||
| Scan358 | Letter to W.E.Goodwin rejecting a proposed scheme involving a sample cone. | ||
| View original record | 1204 Rm.7/MH. 17th. November, 1939. W.E.Goodwin, Esq., 1, South Bank, Northenden Road, Sale, MANCHESTER. Dear Sir, We thank you for your letter together with sample cone. We have tried similar schemes… | ||
| Scan359 | Letter to Oliver Boden at Castle Bromwich Aeroplane Factory regarding a visit to discuss engine production and maintenance. | ||
| View original record | Spare Pin XXXXXXXXXX Duffield 2274. Duffield Bank House, Duffield, Nr. Derby. Hs.4/KW. 17th November, 1939. Oliver Boden, Esq., Castle Bromwich Aeroplane Factory, East Gate, Fort Dunlop, Erdington,… | ||
| Scan360 | Letter from Norbury Motors Ltd. offering their workshop services for war vehicle sub-contracts. | ||
| View original record | DIRECTORS: A. C. CROWLEY P. H. PEPPER B. G. ASHBY R. F. C. CROWLEY, A.M.Inst.B.E. (MANAGING DIRECTOR) J. C. CROWLEY Rm 1204 TELEPHONE: POLLARDS 1767 NORBURY MOTORS LTD. AUTOMOBILE AND ELECTRICAL… | ||
| Scan361 | Letter to Norbury Motors Ltd. regarding the sub-contracting of work for the supply and repair of War Vehicles. | ||
| View original record | 1204 Rm.S/MH. 22nd. November, 1939. Norbury Motors Ltd., 1270, London Road, NORBURY, S.W.16. Dear Sirs, In reply to your letter of 20th. November, we regret that we have no work in connection with the… | ||
| Scan362 | The design and implementation of a new subcontract order form for Glasgow and Derby. | ||
| View original record | To Ryc. Glasgow. c. to Sft/CH - Belper. Rm/Gry.7/JH.22.11.39. Subcontract New Order Form. Samples of this are being made on continuous stationery having nine copies per order. It is suggested that for… | ||
| Scan363 | Requesting an update on a scheme to relocate the Electrical Laboratory, which was held up by the outbreak of war. | ||
| View original record | HPS 1204 To EJJ. from Rm. c. RHC/Reid. Rm.12/MH.22.11.39. You will recollect that you completed a scheme for removing the present Electrical Laboratory to the position now occupied by the Acetylene… | ||
| Scan364 | The implementation and numbering of new sub-contract order forms. | ||
| View original record | Rm/Gry. Sft/EWK.2/MP.23.11.39. SUB-CONTRACT NEW ORDER FORM. We note you are obtaining samples of the new Order forms on continuous stationery having 9 copies per order. In reply to your suggestion… | ||
| Scan365 | The urgent need to expand the Machine Section to accommodate a delivery of new machines. | ||
| View original record | 1204 To Rm. from HPS. RHO/JRD. HPS.1/VS.24.11.39. EXPERIMENTAL DEPARTMENT MACHINE SECTION. We are very anxious now to take over the remainder of the proposed extension of this Department into No.3… | ||
| Scan366 | Cost and reasons for experimental scrap due to chassis design changes. | ||
| View original record | 1204 To Er. from HPS/Ker. o. Rm. HPS/Ker.15/VS.24.11.39. Re: Experimental Scrap. The amount of scrap due to Chassis Design changes for the four weeks ending September 9th is as follows :- £. s. d.… | ||
| Scan367 | The costs of experimental scrap due to design changes for a four-week period. | ||
| View original record | To [redacted] from HPS/Ker. c. Rm. HPS/Ker.7/VS.24.11.39. Re: Experimental Scrap. The amount of Experimental Scrap due to Design changes for the four weeks ending August 12th is as follows :- £. s. d.… | ||
| Scan368 | Requesting an order for two tan-sad chairs for a weight analysis job. | ||
| View original record | 8. To EJJ. Lr/Cr.1/JH.25.11.39. " Will you please order 2 tan-sad chairs, Height 22". These are required for the weight analysis job. & oblige. Lr/Cr. | ||
| Scan369 | Requesting approval for the drafts of the Monthly Letter and Stock Report. | ||
| View original record | To Sft/CH. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.2/MH.27.11.39. Herewith drafts of the Monthly Letter and Stock Report. Please let us know as soon as possible whether they meet with your approval so that we can go… | ||
| Scan370 | Amendments and ordering of sub-contract forms for different company locations. | ||
| View original record | W/G. Ryc. from Rm/Gry. Rm/Gry.1/MH.27.11.39. SUB-CONTRACT FORMS. Herewith copies of the Monthly Letter and the Stock Report which we are about to order for Derby, but corrected to have the Glasgow… | ||
| Scan371 | List of personnel in the Experimental Garage Staff. | ||
| View original record | 1204. 27.11.39. EXPERIMENTAL GARAGE STAFF. Dodd Whyman Brazier Lee Dean Darby Ward Crofts Clapham G. Collin (Eng. App.) Swinden. | ||
| Scan372 | Telegram requesting a response regarding subcontract stationery and an update on new record cards. | ||
| View original record | R./1/H. 28/11/39. ROYCE HALFWAY 1719 GLASGOW PLEASE SEND ANSWER RE SUBCONTRACT STATIONERY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE STOP WHEN CAN WE EXPECT NEW RECORD CARDS. GRYLLS ROYCAR | ||
| Scan373 | Letter regarding the sourcing of second-hand turret lathes from the USA. | ||
| View original record | Rm.5/MH. 28th. November, 1939. T.C.Worth, Esq., Harborough Aircraft Co., Market Harborough. Dear Tom, When I spoke to you the other day I understood you were badly in need of some turret lathes. We… | ||
| Scan374 | Requesting the printing and despatch of drawings to Vickers in Glasgow. | ||
| View original record | To Rm/CTS. from Rm. Rm.7/MH.28.11.39. With reference to the note from Jnr., will you please get prints of the necessary drawings and despatch them to Vickers at Glasgow forthwith. Rm. | ||
| Scan375 | Letter discussing a suitable model of carburettor for trial on a particular engine. | ||
| View original record | 1204 Rm/CTS.9/JH. 28th. November, 1939. 1 South Bank, Northendon Road, Sale, Manchester. For the attention of W.E. Goodwin. Dear Sirs, With reference to your charge forming device 16510/39 and in… | ||
| Scan376 | To the Experimental Department asking how many Certificates of Security are required for the new year. | ||
| View original record | 1204 L. Podd TO: Exp. Dept. D/DL28.11.39. Certificates of Security In view of changed conditions, will you please let me know how many certificates you will require for issue on January 1st 1940. M.… | ||
| Scan377 | Confirming the dispatch of a registration book and old petrol coupons. | ||
| View original record | 1204 To Hn. Rm/FD.10/JH.29.11.39. In reply to your memo. Hn.5/CS.21.11.39. which was passed on to us by LP. The registration book together with the old petrol coupons were sent to BLB. on the 19th. of… | ||
| Scan378 | Requirement for Certificates of Security for the experimental department. | ||
| View original record | 1204 To D. Rm/FD.12/JH.30.11.39. re Certificates of Security. As far as we can count at the moment we shall require 20 certificates for 1940 in the exptl. dept. Rm/FD. | ||