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Continuation sheet from North & Sons Ltd concerning modifications to a driving disc.22th Dec 1926Box 43 \ 4  Scan097
Drawing of an automatic advance to suit a Simm's coupling with 20 teeth.22th Dec 1926Box 43 \ 4  Scan098
Proposal from Messrs. North & Sons for a Watford Aero Magneto's automatic advance mechanism.30th Nov 1927Box 43 \ 4  Scan099
Letter to North & Sons Ltd. discussing requirements for magnetos on 12-cylinder aero engines, specifically regarding automatic advance mechanisms.1st Dec 1927Box 43 \ 4  Scan100
Letter asking for a lighter and smaller magneto alternative to the dual magneto drive.3rd Dec 1927Box 43 \ 4  Scan101
Letter from North & Sons, Ltd. regarding modifications and testing of aero magnetos.3rd Dec 1927Box 43 \ 4  Scan102
Production of a Watford 12-cylinder aero magneto and potential size reduction.6th Dec 1927Box 43 \ 4  Scan103
Letter to North & Sons Ltd. regarding the return of four IS12 aero magnetos for comparative testing.8th Dec 1927Box 43 \ 4  Scan104
Telephone message about the specifications of a new Watford aero engine magneto.22th Dec 1927Box 43 \ 4  Scan105
Electrical experimental record sheet for a Watford IS 8-8 aero magneto, number 83104.19th Apr 1926Box 43 \ 4  Scan106
Letter from North & Sons, Ltd. concerning the return and testing of aero magnetos.22th Dec 1927Box 43 \ 4  Scan107
Continuation sheet from North & Sons Ltd discussing experiments with an inductor type of machine.12th Jan 1928Box 43 \ 4  Scan108
Table detailing the location and status of various Watford Aero Magnetos.12th Jan 1928Box 43 \ 4  Scan109
Letter to Messrs. North & Sons Ltd. clarifying specifications for aero and chassis magnetos, specifically regarding the point at break and make variations.4th Jan 1927Box 43 \ 4  Scan110
Suggesting to send Bosch and Scintilla magneto samples and test results to Watford to aid English manufacturers.21th Jan 1928Box 43 \ 4  Scan111
Testing and inspection of various aero magnetos to assist English manufacturers.2nd Feb 1928Box 43 \ 4  Scan112
Suitability of a true inductor type aero magneto, as represented by Watford and R. Bosch of Germany.7th Feb 1928Box 43 \ 4  Scan113
Letter from North & Sons, Ltd. concerning the supply of experimental aero engine magnetos and the need for an Air Ministry contract.13th Feb 1928Box 43 \ 4  Scan114
Letter from North & Sons, Ltd. to E. Fowler Clark Esq. regarding a potential contract for magnetos.13th Feb 1928Box 43 \ 4  Scan115
From EFC to Rg regarding a quote for Watford aero engine magnetos.1st Feb 1928Box 43 \ 4  Scan116
The moment of inertia for a lightened B.T.H. aero magneto rotor.17th Apr 1928Box 43 \ 4  Scan117
The testing, issues, and modifications of Watford IS.12 aero magnetos.7th May 1928Box 43 \ 4  Scan118
Letter to Messrs. North & Sons Ltd. regarding the supply of Watford 12-cylinder aero magnetos with an updated specification.7th May 1928Box 43 \ 4  Scan119
Letter from supplier North & Sons regarding a delay and availability of 12-cylinder magnetos.9th May 1928Box 43 \ 4  Scan120
Requesting to place an order for a pair of Watford Aero Magnetos.10th May 1928Box 43 \ 4  Scan121
Procurement and modification of magnetos for 'F' Type engines.15th May 1928Box 43 \ 4  Scan122
Acquisition of two Watford 12-cylinder magnetos for experimental use, waiving the A.I.D. inspection.25th May 1928Box 43 \ 4  Scan123
Confirming the cost of two special Watford aero magnetos.6th Jun 1928Box 43 \ 4  Scan124
Covering letter regarding the arrival of two 12 Cylinder Magnetos ordered from Messrs. North & Sons.12th Jul 1928Box 43 \ 4  Scan125
Letter from North & Sons, Limited regarding the completion and dispatch of two Watford 12 Cylinder Magnetos.9th Jul 1928Box 43 \ 4  Scan126
Wording of labels and instructions for 12-cylinder magnetos.19th Jul 1928Box 43 \ 4  Scan127
Form recording the design and performance details of a magneto.19th Jul 1928Box 43 \ 4  Scan128
Specifications for primary point gap, contact breaker timing, and automatic advance characteristics.19th Jul 1928Box 43 \ 4  Scan129
Test results for Endurance, Short circuit, and Open circuit, including a volt-speed curve.19th Jul 1928Box 43 \ 4  Scan130
Test report detailing primary ampere-speed curve data and spark characteristics at various speeds.19th Jul 1928Box 43 \ 4  Scan131
Test results for contact breaker timing and primary point gap measurements.19th Jul 1928Box 43 \ 4  Scan132
Continuation page of a report regarding the silence of operation and tangential force.20th Jul 1928Box 43 \ 4  Scan133
Bench test report on modified 30° range Watford IS 12 aero magnetos, comparing their performance to B.T.H. magnetos.20th Jul 1928Box 43 \ 4  Scan134
Report comparing the performance of a Watford magneto against a B.T.H. magneto.1st Dec 1924Box 43 \ 4  Scan135
Instructions on magneto wire windings and contact breaker timing for improved performance.8th Dec 1924Box 43 \ 4  Scan136
Comparison of screening methods for B.T.H magnetos, favouring the design by Messrs Norths to prevent wireless interference.8th Dec 1924Box 43 \ 4  Scan137
Instructions comparing a magneto distributor block's design to a B.T.H. model and its expected performance.8th Dec 1924Box 43 \ 4  Scan138
Contact breaker timing specifications for Watford IS.12 Aero Magnetos with latest modifications.14th Aug 1928Box 43 \ 4  Scan139
Performance and high price of newly received Watford 12-cylinder aero magnetos.6th Sep 1928Box 43 \ 4  Scan140
Fitting a pair of Watford IS12 aero magnetos to a development engine for testing.2nd Sep 1928Box 43 \ 4  Scan141
The performance and improvements of the latest Watford IS12 aero magnetos, with a comparison to B.T.H. models.10th Sep 1928Box 43 \ 4  Scan142
Comparison of a new magneto's performance and screening method against existing B.T.H. types.15th Oct 1928Box 43 \ 4  Scan143
Requesting feedback on Watford Type IS12 magnetos tested on a development light alloy engine T49.15th Oct 1928Box 43 \ 4  Scan144
Quotation from Messrs. North & Sons Ltd. for 'R' Engine Magnetos, including weight, price, and delivery details.19th Jan 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan145
Fitting Watford magnetos to an F engine for a D.H.9A aircraft.29th Jan 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan146
The performance of Watford magnetos on F. engines after a 120-hour test run.23th Feb 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan147
The satisfactory condition of Watford Aero Magnetos type I.S.12 following a 120-hour test.1st Feb 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan148
Electrical experimental record sheet for a Watford aero magneto type IS12 NO 83132.19th Apr 1926Box 43 \ 4  Scan149
Electrical experimental record sheet for a Watford aero magneto type IS12 N083133.19th Apr 1926Box 43 \ 4  Scan150
Electrical experimental record sheet for a Watford aero magneto, type IS12, No. 83119.19th Apr 1926Box 43 \ 4  Scan151
Electrical experimental record sheet for a Watford aero magneto type TS12.19th Apr 1926Box 43 \ 4  Scan152
The return of a pair of Watford I.S.12 magnetos to the makers for reconditioning and testing.21th Feb 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan153
Performance test results for Magneto No 98034 and No 98033.28th Feb 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan154
The sourcing of a Watford Magneto for aero engines, advocating for a second, British supplier.2nd Mar 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan155
Issues with modified B.T.H. magnetos and the subsequent request to fit Watford magnetos on an 'F' Type engine.5th Mar 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan156
Cancellation of a memo regarding fitting Watford magnetos to an 'F' Type engine for a type test.5th Mar 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan157
Test report for two Watford IS12 Aero Magnetos (Nos. 98033/4) after an overhaul and bench test.6th Mar 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan158
The transfer of I.S.12 magnetos which are Air Ministry property.10th Apr 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan159
Inspection report on two Watford IS.12 Aero Magnetos that were not altered to the required 300° range.15th Apr 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan160
Limited 15° range of reconditioned Watford I.S.12.Aero magnetos and a proposal for their conversion to 30°.17th Apr 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan161
Limited range of reconditioned magnetos and a proposal for their conversion.17th Apr 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan162
The required 30° range for Watford I.S.12 magnetos.19th Apr 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan163
Requesting the type test report specifies the materials used for gear wheels in the Watford I.S.12 magnetos on engine No.13.22th Apr 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan164
Return of Watford IS.12 magnetos from a test engine for material examination of the distributor gears.23th Apr 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan165
The material of distributor wheels for Watford magnetos on Type Test Engine No. 13.23th Apr 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan166
Cover note for a report on preliminary bench tests of Watford IS12 aero magnetos.23th Apr 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan167
Instructions regarding the bench testing of two overhauled Watford IS12 aero magnetos.6th Mar 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan168
Instructions and results for a type test, detailing adjustments to a safety gap and electrical performance figures.8th Dec 1924Box 43 \ 4  Scan169
The despatch of two Air Ministry magnetos for timing range modification.29th Apr 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan170
Seeking instructions for the disposition of Watford aero magnetos.16th May 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan171
Request to order two distributor terminal spanners for Watford aero magnetos from Messrs. North & Sons.2nd Jun 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan172
The modification and allocation of Watford Aero Magnetos.6th Jul 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan173
The examination of Watford IS.12 Aero Magnetos after a failed type test.7th Jul 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan174
Enquiry response detailing the materials of gear wheels in dismantled Watford IS.12 Aero Magnetos.19th Aug 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan175
The condition of disassembled Watford IS. 12 Aero Magnetos from test engine F.14/MS13.20th Aug 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan176
Test report on Watford IS12 aero magnetos following a 53-hour run on a 714S-13 engine.19th Sep 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan177
Page 2 of instructions detailing a magneto's superior features and test performance on an 'R' development engine.9th Dec 1924Box 43 \ 4  Scan178
Recommendation to use magnetos from the British manufacturer Messrs Norths over the American-controlled B.T.H.8th Dec 1924Box 43 \ 4  Scan179
Comparison between B.T.H. and Watford magnetos of lightened type for 'R' engines.20th Sep 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan180
Weaknesses observed in magnetos on 'R' engines, caused by the use of magnesium alloy.20th Sep 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan181
The inspection of magnetos, discussing faults, the use of magnesium alloy, and performance after a race.20th Sep 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan182
The testing and performance of Watford magnetos for 'F', 'H', and 'R' type engines.20th Sep 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan183
Report comparing Watford, B.T.H., and Messrs. North aero magnetos, recommending the use of North's products.24th Sep 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan184
Suggesting the standardisation of Watford magnetos on aero engines, citing dissatisfaction with B.T.H. magnetos.24th Sep 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan185
Table listing the status and allocation of 'R' Aero Engine Magnetos.25th Sep 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan186
List of Watford Aero Magnetos, detailing their type, serial numbers, and status.29th Oct 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan187
Requested modifications for Watford IS12 magnetos following a visit to a supplier.11th Nov 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan188
Letter regarding the return and modification of Watford I.S.12 aero magnetos.11th Nov 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan189
Page 2 of a letter to Messrs. North & Sons, Ltd. regarding arrangements for the return of magnetos.11th Nov 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan190
Letter to Messrs. North & Sons, Ltd. regarding the dispatch and return sanction for Watford L.S.12 Magnetos.12th Nov 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan191
The return of Watford IS12 magnetos for slight modifications.12th Nov 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan192
Return of specific Watford type magnetos to Messrs. North for modification.19th Nov 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan193
Tooling costs, pricing, and supply arrangements for Watford I.S.12 magnetos for aero engines.26th Nov 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan194
Inquiry to Messrs. North & Sons, Ltd. regarding the ownership history of four Watford type IS.12 Aero Magnetos.3rd Dec 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan195
Strategy for ordering Watford and B.T.H. magnetos in consultation with the Air Ministry.4th Dec 1929Box 43 \ 4  Scan196


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