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Confirming a discussion on gun installation schemes for aircraft wings and turrets.4th Jul 1940Box 175 \ 3  img118
Delivery and testing of a naval gun mounting to be adapted for a 40 mm gun.4th Jul 1940Box 175 \ 3  img119
L.M.S. Railway consignee's copy consignment note for goods sent from Coventry Depot.7th Jul 1940Box 175 \ 3  img120
Listing parts and blueprints for a 40mm gun on an Oerlikon mounting.10th Jul 1940Box 175 \ 3  img121
Attachment of a 40 m.m. gun to an Oerlikon Mounting.10th Jul 1940Box 175 \ 3  img122
Request for drawings showing the external configuration of a 40 m.m. gun for an Oerlikon mounting.12th Jul 1940Box 175 \ 3  img123
Temporary scheme for mounting a 40 m.m. gun on an Oerlikon mounting.13th Jul 1940Box 175 \ 3  img124
Analysis of gun and ammunition weights for fighter aircraft.13th Jul 1940Box 175 \ 3  img125
Post Office telegram to Robotham at Roycar Derby to confirm a visit from Selman Power.4th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img126
Letter to Messrs. Hampton & Sons Ltd. regarding the production of two sample belts for a 40mm gun.5th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img127
Letter to Commander Robertson regarding a list of spares and the proofing of guns manufactured by the British United Shoe Machine Co.5th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img128
Letter to Commander Gilbert regarding an instruction book, trial weapons, and an Oerlikon handbook.6th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img129
Typed message to Supermarin's Chief Designer regarding a power boat gun installation.6th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img130
Message for Robotham from the Admiralty confirming the arrival details of Mr. Baird.8th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img131
Letter from the Naval Ordnance Department concerning the development and procurement of automatic and semi-automatic guns.9th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img132
Letter to Vickers-Armstrong Ltd. regarding the testing of the Griffon engine mounting and a prototype aircraft power plant.10th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img133
Issuance of vouchers for Oerliken hulps.16th Apr 1943Box 175 \ 3  img134
Yard issue note for the delivery of Griffon engine mountings for an aircraft.16th Apr 1943Box 175 \ 3  img135
Letter to The British Power Boat Co. Ltd. regarding the development status of a power-driven gun mounting for a prototype boat.10th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img136
Requesting particulars of spares, a pressure gauge, tool kit, and other miscellaneous pieces for a gun.11th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img137
Outlining the programme for the first and second service trials of the 40 m.m. Naval Gun type BD.11th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img138
Production and development of guns, including materials, mountings, and collaboration with external companies.11th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img139
Fabricating an experimental power mounting for a turret base.11th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img140
Appendix sheet listing parts and reference numbers for a First Service Trials Gun.11th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img141
Appendix sheet listing components and part numbers for the Second Service Trials Gun.11th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img142
Letter to Commander Young of the Royal Navy confirming details for a gun supply, including armour plating modifications.11th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img143
Correspondence regarding the delivery and mounting of guns with associated armoured shields and lockers.11th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img144
Letter from the Director of Naval Ordnance confirming a gun mounting for Motor A/S boat No: 15.11th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img145
Letter to Commander Young confirming details for an Oerlikon gun mounting, including armour modifications and supplied accessories.11th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img146
Letter detailing the progress and delivery schedule for guns and related mountings, including the Oerlikon and pedestal types.11th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img147
Letter to the British Power Boat Co. Ltd. discussing Admiralty specifications for gun armour plate and mounting weights.11th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img148
Development of pedestal mountings and light ammunition boxes for military applications.11th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img149
Letter to the Naval Ordnance Department regarding a fully automatic 40mm gun.13th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img150
The design specifications and modifications for a Face Armour Shield (Type BD) for a Naval Gun.13th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img151
The design, materials, and manufacturing costs for an armrest on an ED type naval gun.13th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img152
Revised design of armour shields for a type BD Naval Gun with an Oerlikon mounting.13th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img153
The delivery of the 40 mm Naval Gun Type BL.13th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img154
Spare parts list for a 40 mm Naval Gun, Type BD.14th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img155
Secret memo discussing the design and issues with armour shields for a type BD Gun on an Oerlikon Mounting.14th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img156
Letter to Commander Young regarding the dispatch of a gun and a delay in its delivery.16th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img157
Letter to the Admiralty regarding a change in instructions for a gun mounting and the status of its manufacture.16th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img158
Letter clarifying the required mounting for a second gun, discussing an Oerlikon mounting and concerns over shield weight.16th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img159
Letter to the British Power Boat Co. regarding a change by the Admiralty to a lightened, pedestal type of gun mounting.16th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img160
Letter from the Director of Navy Contracts confirming the cancellation of an order for Mark XIV Guns.16th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img161
The design and quantity requirements for a 40mm Naval Gun, Type BD, body strap.16th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img162
Letter from Hampton & Sons Ltd. concerning revised Body Straps for a 40 mm. Type BL. Gun.23th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img163
Request for information on best naval practice for a gun tool box, addressed to Commander Young at H.M.S. Excellent.17th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img164
Letter from the British Power Boat Company regarding a proposal to design a lightweight ammunition box.17th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img165
The Admiralty's change of requirements for 40mm gun mountings.17th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img166
Modification of armrests for type BD Naval Gun bronze cradles.18th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img167
Confirming details about armour shields for a Type BD Naval Gun on a non-elevating mounting.18th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img168
Manufacturing queries and issues with the first sample of a 40 m/m Naval Gun mounting.18th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img169
Drawings and correspondence with LMS and the Admiralty regarding weapon mountings and armour.19th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img170
Letter from The British Power Boat Company thanking for advice and confirming they will be supplied with a lightweight pedestal type of mounting.19th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img171
Supply of standard spanners for the tool kit of a 40 mm Naval Gun, Type BL.20th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img172
Letter from the C.I.N.O. Department clarifying proofing and inspection procedures for guns.26th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img173
Gun deliveries and the logistics of fitting shields to mountings.21th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img174
Copy of a telegram from the Admiralty regarding priority delivery instructions for gun mountings.21th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img175
Letter to British Power Boat Co. Ltd. regarding the design of a light ammunition box.21th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img176
Letter to the Naval Ordnance Department regarding notes and a print for the mounting of naval guns.19th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img177
Mounting for the 40 mm Naval Gun, Type BD, confirming the Oerlikon mounting will not be used.23th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img178
Notes on a telephone conversation regarding mountings and shields for the Type BD Naval Gun.19th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img179
Confirming a telephone conversation regarding an order for 12 S.104 name plates for a 40mm Naval Gun, Type BD.23th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img180
Letter from H.M.S. EXCELLENT concerning Oerlikon mountings and requirements for a tool box.23th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img181
Modifications to the Recoil Shield Type BD Gun.24th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img182
Layout of toolbox trays and equipment for a 40 m/m Gun - Type BD.24th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img183
Visit to a supplier to source a half-gallon recoil fluid can, listing potential firms and pricing.24th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img184
Letter to The Admiralty regarding adaptors and shields for Q.F. 2 pdr. Mark XIV guns to fit Oerlikon mountings.24th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img185
The installation and service trials for a 40 m/m Type 'BD' Naval Gun.25th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img186
Letter regarding the delivery and upcoming firing trials for a 40 m/m gun, listing three points for attention.23th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img187
Request to increase an order to cover 50 plates mentioned in previous correspondence.26th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img188
Name plates for a 40mm Naval Gun, referencing a letter from Rudd & Co.26th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img189
Very urgent purchase order for chemically engraved brass name plates sent to Messrs. E. Rudd & Co.21th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img190
Letter to the British Power Boat Co. Ltd. regarding gun trials and a power-driven mounting for a boat.29th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img191
Letter to London, Midland & Scottish Railways Ltd. concerning a design discrepancy in a 40mm gun mounting.30th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img192
The charging and supply of pedestal mountings for a 40 m/m Type 'BD' Naval Gun.30th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img193
Letter to the British Power Boat Company regarding a Type BD pedestal-mounted gun.1st Oct 1940Box 175 \ 3  img194
Letter discussing the arrangement for jig drilling bolt holes on a mounting base.1st Oct 1940Box 175 \ 3  img195
Letter to British Power Boat Co. Ltd. detailing the specifications for a new power-driven mounting for a 40mm gun.1st Oct 1940Box 175 \ 3  img196
Adjusting washers for the trunnion pins of a 40 m/m BD type gun's naval mounting.1st Oct 1940Box 175 \ 3  img197
Letter outlining five modifications for the 2 Pdr. Q.F. Mark IIV Gun.3rd Oct 1940Box 175 \ 3  img198
Letter from the Chief Engineer of the Armaments Division regarding gun modifications and proofing.3rd Oct 1940Box 175 \ 3  img199
Letter from L.M. & S. regarding alterations and production arrangements for 40mm gun mountings.3rd Oct 1940Box 175 \ 3  img200
Letter to The British Power Boat Co. regarding the dispatch of a gun barrel extension for a Motor A/S Boat.3rd Oct 1940Box 175 \ 3  img201
Letter to London, Midland & Scottish Railways regarding drawings for a prototype mounting and gun.4th Oct 1940Box 175 \ 3  img202
Attaching photographs of a pedestal type mounting complete with the latest armour plate.4th Oct 1940Box 175 \ 3  img203
Photograph of a 40mm Naval Gun pedestal, type B.D., MII.16th Sep 1940Box 175 \ 3  img204
Photograph of a pedestal mount for a 40mm naval gun.26th Aug 1940Box 175 \ 3  img205
Letter from the British Power Boat Company discussing successful gun trials and proposing a collaboration on a power-driven mounting.5th Oct 1940Box 175 \ 3  img206
Progress and issues related to various gun installation projects.5th Oct 1940Box 175 \ 3  img207
Progress report on the 40 m.m. Gun & Beaufighter project.1st Oct 1940Box 175 \ 3  img208
Letter to Captain Green confirming responsibility for prototype 40 mm Mk. XIV gun mountings and discussing modifications by L.M. & S. Railways.6th Oct 1940Box 175 \ 3  img209
Dispute over modifications made by L.M. & S. to a 4 O. mm. gun mounting.6th Oct 1940Box 175 \ 3  img210
The ordering of pressure gauges from Hopkinsons for guns.8th Oct 1940Box 175 \ 3  img211
Requesting official confirmation from the Admiralty regarding the satisfaction of Arm Rests and Gunners Belts for a 40 m/m Type 'BD' Naval Gun.10th Oct 1940Box 175 \ 3  img212
Letter to S.N. Barker of British Power Boat Co. Ltd., acknowledging correspondence and promising to submit a preliminary scheme.10th Oct 1940Box 175 \ 3  img213
Production Gun Mounting, specifically the Non-Elevating Pedestal Mounting Type B.3.14th Oct 1940Box 175 \ 3  img214
Letter from the Admiralty to Mr. Robotham regarding design, production, and responsibility for prototype mountings.14th Oct 1940Box 175 \ 3  img215
Request to send an official order to The Metal Box Co. Ltd. for 3 1/2 gallon oil cans for a 40mm gun.15th Oct 1940Box 175 \ 3  img216
Letter to The British Oxygen Co. Ltd. regarding the urgent procurement of 500 air bottles for the Admiralty.15th Oct 1940Box 175 \ 3  img217


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