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Testing of a Jaeger speedometer and the decision not to standardise it.10th Jan 1929Box 165 \ 4  img034
Comparing the A.T. and Jaeger speedometers, recommending the continued use of the A.T. model.11th Feb 1929Box 165 \ 4  img035
Page 2 of a typed document discussing the need to educate A.T. people to meet requirements.11th Feb 1929Box 165 \ 4  img036
Letter from The De Lavaud Holdings Corporation to L. Hives regarding a British Patent for an engine indicator.6th May 1929Box 165 \ 4  img037
The second page of a typed letter, concluding with a signature.28th Mar 1928Box 165 \ 4  img038
Copy of a patent specification for improvements in indicating mechanisms using a wheatstone bridge.28th Mar 1928Box 165 \ 4  img039
Description of an apparatus designed to measure pressure variations within the combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine.28th Mar 1928Box 165 \ 4  img040
Description of a mechanism for indicating pressure variations, detailing the construction of the diaphragm, cooling system, and electrical connections.28th Mar 1928Box 165 \ 4  img041
List of claims for an invention related to indicating and pressure indicating mechanisms.28th Mar 1928Box 165 \ 4  img042
Specification for an indicating mechanism using a wheatstone bridge.28th Mar 1928Box 165 \ 4  img043
Detailed schematic of an oscillograph element.28th Mar 1928Box 165 \ 4  img044
Patent drawing showing cross-sections of a mechanical valve or injector assembly.28th Mar 1928Box 165 \ 4  img045
Specification for an improved combination spark plug and pressure indicator for an internal combustion engine.28th Mar 1928Box 165 \ 4  img046
Description of a thrust element indicator using a diaphragm, carbon pile rheostats, and a Wheatstone bridge circuit.28th Mar 1928Box 165 \ 4  img047
Description of an indicating mechanism for recording pressure variations in a combustion chamber using an oscillograph.28th Mar 1928Box 165 \ 4  img048
List of claims for an improvement or modification to a patent for a combined indicator and spark plug.28th Mar 1928Box 165 \ 4  img049
Patent-style drawing of an oscillograph element and its associated mechanical assembly.28th Mar 1928Box 165 \ 4  img050
Patent-style design drawing of a mechanical adjustment mechanism.9th May 1929Box 165 \ 4  img051
Letter to Commander Briggs regarding Mr. Constantine's indicator invention.9th May 1929Box 165 \ 4  img052
Requesting instructions to despatch Hasler speed indicator No. 2687 for repair.16th Sep 1929Box 165 \ 4  img053
Proposal for a new electrical speedometer design using an alternator and a moving coil instrument with a metal rectifier.25th Apr 1930Box 165 \ 4  img054
New reliable scheme for a magneto D.C. generator, addressing previous unreliability.25th Apr 1930Box 165 \ 4  img055
Concept of an alternator-driven electrical speedometer and proposing a test method.28th Apr 1930Box 165 \ 4  img056
Small alternator for preliminary tests on an electrical speedometer.29th Apr 1930Box 165 \ 4  img057
Preliminary test for an electrical speedometer using a small alternator and a bridge rectifier instrument.29th Apr 1930Box 165 \ 4  img058
Faulty small alternator generator hand-lamp.12th May 1930Box 165 \ 4  img059
Confirming receipt of a hand drive alternator for testing as a speedometer.3rd May 1930Box 165 \ 4  img060
Development and testing of an electrical speedometer using an alternator and milliammeter.20th May 1930Box 165 \ 4  img061
The application of synchronous motors for mileage and time measurement.20th May 1930Box 165 \ 4  img062
Description of a speedometer and mileometer arrangement using an alternator, rectifier, and synchronous motor.20th May 1930Box 165 \ 4  img063
Letter to Messrs. Everett Edgecumbe Ltd. inquiring about the capabilities of a Warren synchronous motor on a variable frequency supply.20th May 1930Box 165 \ 4  img064
Letter from Everett, Edgcumbe & Co Ltd discussing the performance of Warren Synchronous Motors under variable frequency and voltage.23th May 1930Box 165 \ 4  img065
Letter from Everett, Edgcumbe & Co. Ltd. concerning the qualities of Warren synchronous motors.23th May 1930Box 165 \ 4  img066
Sending a revolution counter to Messrs. Jaegar (London) Ltd. for repair.23th May 1930Box 165 \ 4  img067
Letter to Everett Edgcumbe & Co. Ltd clarifying an enquiry about the operational range of a Warren Motor.26th May 1930Box 165 \ 4  img068
Letter clarifying the operational parameters for a Warren Motor regarding voltage and frequency variations.29th May 1930Box 165 \ 4  img069
Report on a Blackburn 'Sydney' Machine fitted with F.XII.MS. engines.29th May 1930Box 165 \ 4  img070
Letter detailing preliminary notes and concerns regarding the installation of a 'Sydney Machine' engine.28th May 1930Box 165 \ 4  img071
On-site machine installation, detailing progress and issues encountered including a machine surrounded by scaffolding.30th May 1930Box 165 \ 4  img072
Letter to The Record Electrical Co. Ltd. regarding a query about their electrical engine revolution indicators.30th May 1930Box 165 \ 4  img073
The experience and testing of new electrical engine revolution indicators for an aero engine.30th May 1930Box 165 \ 4  img074
Letter from The Record Electrical Company Limited regarding an Electrical Tachometer and other instruments.31th May 1930Box 165 \ 4  img075
Continuation sheet from The Record Electrical Company Limited regarding a visit from their representative.3rd Jun 1930Box 165 \ 4  img076
Electrical revolution indicator made by The Record Electrical Co. Ltd.3rd Jun 1930Box 165 \ 4  img077
Arranging for the loan of an electric revolution speed indicator.9th Jul 1930Box 165 \ 4  img078
The specifications of an aero engine speedometer from The Record Electrical Co.12th Jun 1930Box 165 \ 4  img079
Request to order a sample dynamo for an electrical revolution indicator for Aero Engines.23th Jul 1930Box 165 \ 4  img080
Letter from the Royal Aircraft Establishment regarding the dispatch of an Engine Speed Indicator.23th Aug 1930Box 165 \ 4  img081
Calibration data for a Record Mark I.A. Revolution Indicator, showing instrument errors at various RPMs.20th Aug 1930Box 165 \ 4  img082
The alteration of Phantom II radiator thermometers to address over-heating problems.26th Aug 1930Box 165 \ 4  img083
Information regarding overheating issues and the cooling system design for the Phantom II model.1st Sep 1930Box 165 \ 4  img084
Instructions regarding the radiator shutter warning lamp and bonnet ventilation for hot weather.2nd Sep 1930Box 165 \ 4  img085
Guidance on interpreting the red warning lamp and using the cut-out on Continental roads.2nd Sep 1930Box 165 \ 4  img086
Standardisation of the warning light operation on the thermometer to activate at 97.5°C.1st Aug 1930Box 165 \ 4  img087
Three proposed modifications to address overheating issues in the Phantom II model.4th Sep 1930Box 165 \ 4  img088
Overheating tests on a Phantom II, focusing on modifying the undershields.8th Sep 1930Box 165 \ 4  img089
Request to return a faulty Hasler speed indicator to the makers for readjustment.23th Sep 1930Box 165 \ 4  img090
Inspection and testing of a loaned Electric Revolution Indicator.25th Sep 1930Box 165 \ 4  img091
Air Ministry correspondence regarding the loan of an Electric Revolution Indicator for engine testing.20th Sep 1930Box 165 \ 4  img092
The fitting and testing of an aero engine electrical speedometer, noting a missing part.1st Oct 1930Box 165 \ 4  img093
Instruction leaflet for the installation of flexible shaft drives for engine speed indicators.9th Jul 1929Box 165 \ 4  img094
Instructions for adjusting a shaft and casing, including a method for shortening the shaft.14th Mar 1929Box 165 \ 4  img095
Instruction leaflet for the installation of an electric engine speed indicator, Mark IA.14th Mar 1929Box 165 \ 4  img096
Maintenance instructions for the generator and flexible drive lubrication.24th Aug 1930Box 165 \ 4  img097
Letter from a machinery supplier about electrically operated long-distance tachometers for aeroplanes.24th Aug 1930Box 165 \ 4  img098
Request to fit an Electrical Revolution Counter on No.3 Test Bed for testing.28th Oct 1930Box 165 \ 4  img099
Observation of an Aero Engine Electrical Speedometer fitted to an F.10 engine.25th Nov 1930Box 165 \ 4  img100
The testing of an aero engine electrical speedometer on a test bed.27th Nov 1930Box 165 \ 4  img101
Letter to North & Sons, Ltd. regarding the testing of a 100 m.p.h. Watford Magnetic type Speedometer and required modifications.19th Jun 1931Box 165 \ 4  img102
Test report on a Watford 100 m.p.h. magnetic type speedometer.9th Jun 1931Box 165 \ 4  img103
Graph showing the drop in M.P.H. reading with a rise in temperature for two types of magnetic speedometers.3rd Sep 1931Box 165 \ 4  img104
Letter chasing North & Sons for a sample 100 M.P.H. magnetic speedometer for an experimental chassis.3rd Sep 1931Box 165 \ 4  img105
Testing and cost of a new A.T. type magnetic speedometer from Messrs. North.3rd Oct 1931Box 165 \ 4  img106
Follow-up on the supply of a Watford 100 M.P.H. magnetic type speedometer from Messrs. North & Sons.3rd Oct 1931Box 165 \ 4  img107
Letter from North & Sons, Ltd. regarding the despatch of a Watford 100 M.P.H. Magnetic Speedometer.5th Oct 1931Box 165 \ 4  img108
Inquiry regarding the progress on a Watford 100 M.P.H. Magnetic Tyre Speedometer.16th Oct 1931Box 165 \ 4  img109
The procurement of a Watford 100 M.P.H. magnetic speedometer for a test.21th Oct 1931Box 165 \ 4  img110
Letter to North & Sons Ltd. requesting the number of revolutions per mile for a sample Watford Magnetic type Speedometer fitted to a 20/25 test car.23th Oct 1931Box 165 \ 4  img111
Letter from North & Sons Ltd. confirming the specifications of a sample speedometer at 785 turns per mile.24th Oct 1931Box 165 \ 4  img112
The testing of a Watford speedometer for 18-GIV, noting a 3% reading discrepancy.26th Oct 1931Box 165 \ 4  img113
Ignition setting test on an 18.G.IV 10,000 miles test car to determine optimum timing.26th Oct 1931Box 165 \ 4  img114
The testing and calibration of a Watford speedometer fitted to a car for testing.26th Oct 1931Box 165 \ 4  img115
Letter to North & Sons regarding an incorrect length of flexible drive for a Watford Speedometer on a 20/25 HP chassis.26th Oct 1931Box 165 \ 4  img116
Exchange of an incorrect length Watford speedometer cable.4th Nov 1931Box 165 \ 4  img117
Letter to a customer regarding a failed Watford 100 M.P.H. Speedometer.11th Nov 1931Box 165 \ 4  img118
Letter concerning the failure of a sample Watford 100 M.P.H. Magnetic Speedometer during an endurance test.11th Nov 1931Box 165 \ 4  img119
Broken Watford speedometer spindle and its temporary replacement.13th Nov 1931Box 165 \ 4  img120
Letter from North & Sons, Ltd. acknowledging a letter regarding a broken sample speedometer and arranging for a replacement to be sent for testing.14th Nov 1931Box 165 \ 4  img121
Query regarding a Watford 100 M.P.H. Magnetic Speedometer fitted to car 18-G4.25th Nov 1931Box 165 \ 4  img122
The testing and issues with a Watford magnetic speedometer.30th Nov 1931Box 165 \ 4  img123
Letter from North & Sons, Ltd. regarding the dispatch of a sample speedometer.1st Dec 1931Box 165 \ 4  img124
To G.W. Hancock regarding the replacement of a failed Watford speedometer for car 18-GIV.4th Dec 1931Box 165 \ 4  img125
Requesting the despatch of a Watford speedometer to France for testing on vehicle 18-GMV.4th Dec 1931Box 165 \ 4  img126
Letter to Dobbie, Mc Innes & Clyde Ltd. inquiring about improvements to their 'Fanboro' type electrical indicators.8th Dec 1931Box 165 \ 4  img127
Letter to Dobbie McInnes & Clyde Ltd requesting particulars for maximum pressure indicators.10th Dec 1931Box 165 \ 4  img128
Quotation from Dobbie McInnes & Clyde Ltd for a 'Farnboro' Electric Indicator'.10th Dec 1931Box 165 \ 4  img129
Quotation from Dobbie McInnes & Clyde Ltd for a 'Farnboro' Electric Maximum Pressure Gauge and associated components.12th Dec 1931Box 165 \ 4  img130
Request to order a Dobbie-McInnes Farnboro' Electric Maximum Pressure Gauge due to new test regulations.14th Dec 1931Box 165 \ 4  img131
Letter to Messrs Dobbie McInnes & Clyde Ltd acknowledging receipt of correspondence and a booklet for a 'Farnboro' Electric Indicator'.14th Dec 1931Box 165 \ 4  img132
Arranging the despatch of loaned electrical equipment back to the Chief Superintendent at R.A.E. Farnborough.15th Dec 1931Box 165 \ 4  img133


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