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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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The development of sleeve valves, exhaust rings, and high-octane aviation fuels in the late 1930s.15th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan223
Octane fuel forecasts, diesel engine development, and cabin supercharging projects in the U.S.15th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan224
Report page discussing Eclipse supercharger proposals, drag reduction through new cowling shapes, and powerplant interchangeability.15th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan225
Visit to the Eclipse Aviation Division of Bendix, discussing generators, starters, and accessory drives.15th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan226
Aircraft auxiliary power systems, including power take-off, generators, gearboxes, and electrical system specifications.15th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan227
Vacuum pump components and airscrew development research at Pratt & Whitney.15th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan228
Airscrew drive separation, de-icing methods, and carburettor icing issues.15th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan229
Carburettor icing issues, design choices, and testing by various engine manufacturers.15th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan230
Carburettor performance, discussing fuel boiling, and a review of the Bendix-Stromberg carburettor.15th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan231
Carburettor design, fuel metering, and a comparison with Pratt & Whitney and Bendix systems.15th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan232
The development and interest in direct fuel injection for aircraft engines.15th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan233
Oil quality testing, sludge deposition, and disagreements between Wright and various oil companies.15th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan234
Visit to Esso Research Laboratories, detailing research on fuels, oils, corrosion, and engine type testing.15th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan235
Outline of American type test requirements for aircraft engines, detailing dynamometer calibration and a 150-hour endurance test.15th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan236
Endurance testing procedures for aircraft engines including dives, idling, and post-test checks.15th May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan237
Note by Mr. Nutt on engine testing procedures, including magnafluxing, brake HP tests and expected engine life.6th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan238
Cylinder fin design for the Boreas engine, referencing US practices and future development.6th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan239
Calculating petrol allowances for an employee's journey to Belper.6th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan240
The Rolls-Royce-Bristol liaison regarding the need for Air Ministry clearance for engine modifications.6th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan241
Brief resume on the performance of doped oil in aircraft engines.7th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan242
The performance of various Extreme Pressure (E.P.) lubricating oils and their effects on engine components.7th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan243
Comparison of different lubricants, their properties, and performance in gearboxes and axles.7th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan244
Concluding paragraph regarding the use of E.P. lubricants to reduce the weight of aircraft engine reduction gears.7th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan245
Laboratory report on Vulture reduction gear teeth after approximately 40 hours of running on Silvertown oil.31th May 1938Box 27 \ 3  Scan246
Requesting a change in the distribution list for specific reports.9th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan247
Circulating a letter of praise from an R.A.F. Wing Commander for the Merlin IV engine.9th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan248
Correcting mileage calculations related to petrol supplies and rationing.9th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan249
Letter to T.C. Worth of The Harborough Aircraft Mfg. Co. regarding an engine position and the return of a loaned book.9th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan250
Letter to A. R. Robotham from Leslie seeking machine work due to the disruption of normal trade.9th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan251
List of available machine tools from the Engineering Department of Henry Hawkins Ltd.3rd Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan252
Internal routing slip with initials and a signature.10th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan253
Engine failures caused by inconsistencies in Lodge and K.L.G. aluminium oxide insulated spark plugs.10th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan254
Investigation report into the failure of standard Sintercorund sparking plugs and suggested modifications.10th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan255
Comparison of spark plug performance, contrasting cemented K.L.G./Lodge plugs with A.C. plugs using a silver centre electrode.10th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan256
The development and testing of new spark plugs, including different materials and compensating washers to prevent gas leakage.10th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan257
Blueprint diagram illustrating heat flow paths within a component, showing the effects of cement failure.10th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan258
Blank document bearing a 'Received' date stamp from Derby.10th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan259
Cross-section drawings comparing K.L.G., Lodge, and A.C. spark plugs.19th Oct 1941Box 27 \ 3  Scan260
Purple ink stamp from the Print Room in Derby.10th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan261
Photographic comparison of AC, Lodge, and KLG spark plug insulators after endurance testing on Vulture, Peregrine, and Merlin engines.10th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan262
Page with a handwritten negative number.10th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan263
Clarifying a misunderstanding regarding fuel rationing and mileage.10th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan264
List of information required from Amiots regarding a prototype aircraft.10th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan265
List of information required from Avro regarding a Merlin-engined aircraft prototype.11th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan266
Recommending a driving route from Derby to Leeds.11th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan267
Recommending an employee be added to the official driving list to use their own car and conserve company fuel.11th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan268
Delivery note for a steel wardrobe with its dimensions and features.16th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan269
To all departments regarding changes to mail collection times due to war time regulations.13th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan270
Proposal to change the location of auxiliary gear boxes from in front of to behind the aircraft bulkhead.22th Mar 1943Box 27 \ 3  Scan271
Standardizing universal gearboxes for aircraft engines with the Bristol Aeroplane Company.14th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan272
Letter declining contract work due to being at full capacity producing engines.17th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan273
Clarifying the use of the abbreviation 'RM' to avoid confusion.18th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan274
Letter from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co. Ltd discussing manufacturing capabilities and seeking work opportunities.18th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan275
The production capacity of Messrs. Park Ward's works and potential future collaboration.7th Nov 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan276
Request from Park Wards for assistance in finding work, forwarding a list of their equipment and fabrication capabilities.20th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan277
List of manufacturing capabilities from Park Ward & Co Ltd's Steel and Wood Working shops.18th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan278
Continued list of workshop capabilities for P. W. & Co., Ltd, detailing smith, trimming, and paint shop services.18th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan279
List of plant, specifically metal working machines, from coachbuilders Park Ward & Co Ltd.18th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan280
List of metal working machines including swaging, drilling, and grinding machines.18th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan281
Typed list of woodworking machines.18th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan282
List of machines for a Smiths' Shop.18th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan283
List of machines required for the Trimming Shop.18th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan284
List of machines for the paint shop, including air compressors and electric polishing machines.18th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan285
Letter regarding an Engineering Apprentice, Mr. M.W. Sydenham, who will not be taken on as he is continuing at the Polytechnic.18th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan286
Rota listing employees and their addresses for Sunday overtime shifts.18th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan287
Notice to all superintendents and foremen regarding the introduction and rules for new employee identity badges.16th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan288
Reinforcing the regulation for handling and transit of secret documents.16th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan289
Directive concerning the mandatory wearing of identity badges by all employees within the factories.16th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan290
Requesting the reduction in size of attached blueprints PL.6 Sheets 1 and 2.19th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan291
Two alternative Sunday transport routes and schedules for personnel.19th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan292
Return and painting of parts for new car bodies.19th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan293
Adjustments to bonus payments for Millwrights, Experimental staff, and Labourers.20th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan294
Staff expenses claim form detailing subsistence allowances and deductions.1st May 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan295
Finding fabrication work for a company called Park Wards.20th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan296
Discussions on engine orders, Ministry contracts, propeller supply, and aircraft gun positions.20th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan297
Urgent inquiry from Major Bulman regarding drawings being sent to America.20th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan298
Secret memo discussing a scheme for a Central Control Office to manage parts production and inventory.21th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan299
Two proposed methods for receiving and compiling information from assembly firms.21th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan300
Requesting a bus to transport designers to Belper on a Sunday.21th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan301
Letter regarding a meeting with Mr. Thacker of Joseph Lucas Ltd. and a past acquaintance.23th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan302
Requesting confirmation to pay an invoice from Hoare & Son for film developing and enlargements.23th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan303
Telegram authorizing the dispatch of Merlin engine blueprints and parts to the USA.27th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan304
Authorising payment for an invoice from Hoare & Sons for film development and enlargements.24th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan305
Request for a Certificate of Insurance for amendment regarding the use of cars on company business.24th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan306
Letter to the Castle Bromwich Aeroplane Factory regarding a factory visit and the need to accelerate engine output.24th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan307
Message to the Air Ministry regarding a machine tool agent and the status of recent tool orders.24th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan308
Page 2 of a telex message regarding drawings and responsibility at the Glasgow factory.24th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan309
Minutes from a liaison meeting with Bristol on power plant interchangeability and standardisation.24th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan310
Meeting minutes discussing agreements on aircraft component standards, installations, and supply schedules.24th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan311
Providing a Certificate of Insurance for the use of cars on company business.25th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan312
Querying the details of a verbal tenancy agreement for a shed at Shardlow.25th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan313
Telex query regarding the authority to send Merlin drawings to America on behalf of the Glasgow factory.25th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan314
Telegram concerning an inquiry into the authority of individuals named Steinwell and Steinle.28th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan315
Agenda for a liaison meeting between Rolls Royce and Bristol to be held in Derby.26th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan316
List of discussion points for wartime production and development, page 2.26th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan317
Letter from the Castle Bromwich Aeroplane Factory regarding a misunderstanding and an invitation for a visit.26th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan318
Requesting sanction to add an individual to the official driving list for the post-war car programme.26th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan319
Letter to The Petroleum Board regarding a query about 110 octane fuel and the arrangement of specifications and sample supplies.26th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan320
Letter from Vauxhall Motors requesting a works tour for Mr. E. Beaumont and Mr. Tipler.27th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan321
Letter to Shell Mex and B.P. Ltd regarding the development and supply of 110 octane fuel for testing.27th Oct 1939Box 27 \ 3  Scan322


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