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List of experimental parts issued by the Drawing Office, detailing their status.20th Apr 1921Box 76 \ 2  scan0269
Progress report detailing experimental work, tests, and electrical experiments on various components.25th Apr 1921Box 76 \ 2  scan0270
Directive regarding the progress of experimental work, specifically on the 'Vulture' and 'Buzzard' projects.25th Apr 1921Box 76 \ 2  scan0271
Cover memo for a fortnightly Progress List regarding experimental work.10th May 1921Box 76 \ 2  scan0272
Progress report on experimental work for the fortnight ending 30th April.10th Dec 1920Box 76 \ 2  scan0273
Status report on component details, experimental work in progress, and various engineering tests.25th Apr 1921Box 76 \ 2  scan0274
Cover letter for a Progress List on Experimental Work for a three-week period.25th Apr 1921Box 76 \ 2  scan0275
Progress report on experimental work for the three weeks ending May 21st, listing designs received, work carried out, and parts issued.21th May 1933Box 76 \ 2  scan0276
Progress report on component detailing, ongoing experimental work, and electrical tests.10th Dec 1920Box 76 \ 2  scan0277
List of electrical experimental work including tests on battery ignition, a dynamo, and batteries.10th Dec 1920Box 76 \ 2  scan0278
Cover memo for the progress list of experimental work for the fortnight ending June 4th.10th Jun 1921Box 76 \ 2  scan0279
Progress report on experimental work, detailing design instructions, work carried out, and experimental parts issued.4th Jun 1931Box 76 \ 2  scan0280
Status report on experimental work, tests, and component designs for various engine models.24th Jun 1921Box 76 \ 2  scan0281
Progress report on experimental work for the fortnight ending 18th June, detailing designs, work carried out, and parts issued.24th Jun 1921Box 76 \ 2  scan0282
Progress report on vehicle components, experimental work in progress, and various tests.14th Jul 1921Box 76 \ 2  scan0283
Cover sheet for progress sheets on experimental work for the fortnight ending July 2nd, 1921.14th Jul 1921Box 76 \ 2  scan0284
Progress report on experimental work for the fortnight ending 2nd July 1921.14th Jul 1921Box 76 \ 2  scan0285
Status report on parts issuance, experimental work in progress, and various component tests.14th Jul 1921Box 76 \ 2  scan0286
Cover note for progress sheets on experimental work, covering the period from July 4th to August 6th.16th Aug 1921Box 76 \ 2  scan0287
Progress report on experimental work for the period of July 4th to August 6th.11th Aug 1920Box 76 \ 2  scan0288
Register of parts and modifications with status updates and reference numbers.11th Aug 1920Box 76 \ 2  scan0289
Progress report on experimental work and tests for various engine and electrical components.13th Sep 1921Box 76 \ 2  scan0290
Cover note for progress sheets from August 9th to September 3rd.13th Sep 1921Box 76 \ 2  scan0291
Progress report on experimental work for the Goshawk 11 project between August 8th and September 3rd.10th Dec 1930Box 76 \ 2  scan0292
Status report on component design, experimental work, and testing for the 40/50, Condor, and Goshawk 11 models.10th Dec 1930Box 76 \ 2  scan0293
Continued list of tests on engines, chassis, and electrical experimental work.19th Oct 1921Box 76 \ 2  scan0294
Cover note for attached progress sheets detailing experimental work.19th Oct 1921Box 76 \ 2  scan0295
Laboratory report on the chemical analysis of two non-ferrous alloy pistons.20th Nov 1916Box 76 \ 3  scan0001
Laboratory report on the chemical analysis of non-ferrous alloy pistons.11th Dec 1916Box 76 \ 3  scan0002
Laboratory report page 2, detailing microphotographs of sand-blasted and overheated metal surfaces from piston crowns.15th Feb 1916Box 76 \ 3  scan0003
Notes on the solidification and cooling of piston metal, detailing the effects of cooling rates on alloy structure.16th Feb 1916Box 76 \ 3  scan0004
Metallurgical report detailing conclusions on the heat treatment and casting of aluminium pistons.18th Sep 1924Box 76 \ 3  scan0005
Test report detailing the physical properties of 'Castor Lubrine'.14th Feb 1916Box 76 \ 3  scan0006
Analysis of oil composition, acidity, and lubricating value.14th Feb 1916Box 76 \ 3  scan0007
Laboratory report on the chemical analysis of an Aluminium-Copper-Antimony piston alloy.8th Feb 1917Box 76 \ 3  scan0008
Metallurgical report on the effects of adding Antimony and Bismuth to remelted aluminum-copper alloys.25th Jun 1919Box 76 \ 3  scan0009
Test report on the mechanical properties of special aluminium alloys at different temperatures.25th Jun 1919Box 76 \ 3  scan0010
Data sheet showing the results of temperature-based stress tests on various special aluminium alloys.25th Jun 1917Box 76 \ 3  scan0011
Instruction sheet showing the chemical analysis results for various alloys.25th Jun 1917Box 76 \ 3  scan0012
Laboratory report on piston metals, comparing various alloys through engine, conductivity, and mechanical strength tests.20th Jul 1917Box 76 \ 3  scan0013
Laboratory report comparing the properties of various metal alloys, likely for piston manufacturing, with a final recommendation.28th Jul 1917Box 76 \ 3  scan0014
Results from a second test on various Piston Alloys, noting temperature readings and missing components.28th Jul 1917Box 76 \ 3  scan0015
Test results for Piston Alloys A, Q, and C at different temperatures.26th Jul 1917Box 76 \ 3  scan0016
Laboratory report on the chemical analysis of an oxide scum from a carburettor.3rd Aug 1917Box 76 \ 3  scan0017
Laboratory report on the chemical analysis of a steel sample.1st Dec 1917Box 76 \ 3  scan0018
Test results and chemical analysis of various special aluminium alloys at different temperatures.15th Feb 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0019
Chemical analysis of four engine springs that performed well.30th Nov 1917Box 76 \ 3  scan0020
The chemical composition and proposed heat treatment for valve steel.4th Jan 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0021
Laboratory report on the chemical analysis of a non-ferrous alloy from two pieces of petrol pipe and copper tubing.10th Jan 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0022
Laboratory report on a non-ferrous alloy from two exhaust pipes, one good and one that cracked.10th Jan 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0023
Instruction on the approximate composition of thin bearing linings, noting that accurate analysis is impossible.15th Jan 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0024
Laboratory analysis of scale from valves, comparing different samples.14th Jan 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0025
Analysis of the material composition of a connecting rod that failed during testing.18th Jan 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0026
Laboratory analysis results for a second fractured connecting rod.18th Jan 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0027
Laboratory report on the chemical analysis of a steel valve.19th Jan 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0028
Instruction note detailing the laboratory analysis of valve bend material.26th Jan 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0029
Instructions to Mr. Hewes specifying the chemical composition of steel for roller bearings and rollers.25th Jan 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0030
Laboratory analysis of the chemical composition of Firth's Ball-race steel.29th Jan 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0031
Tensile tests of various steel types at high temperatures.21th Feb 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0032
Test report on the tensile strength of various steels at high temperatures.21th Feb 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0033
Various steels tested for tensile strength at high temperatures, addressed to Mr. Royce and Mr. Hives.21th Feb 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0034
Laboratory report on tensile tests of various steels at high temperatures.21th Feb 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0035
Laboratory report on the chemical analysis of a non-ferrous alloy from two broken pistons.27th Feb 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0036
Laboratory report on the chemical analysis of a non-ferrous alloy from two broken pistons.27th Feb 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0037
Laboratory report on a sample of Nickel steel from a broken connecting rod.27th Feb 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0038
Laboratory report on the analysis of fractured connecting rods and pistons from engines 742 and 770.28th Feb 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0039
Laboratory report suggesting an experiment to investigate the growth of crystal size in pistons due to engine operation.1st Mar 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0040
Laboratory report on the chemical analysis of a non-ferrous alloy from a piston that broke during a test.18th Mar 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0041
Laboratory report on the chemical analysis of a non-ferrous alloy from a broken piston.18th Mar 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0042
Laboratory report on a sample of steel from a failed connecting rod.20th Mar 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0043
Laboratory report on the chemical analysis of a failed steel connecting rod.20th Mar 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0044
Instructions for the forging and heat treatment of six special connecting rods for testing purposes.23th Mar 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0045
Instructions for re-testing and heat treatment of six special connecting rods.23th Mar 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0046
Chemical analysis of a failed Chrome Vanadium Steel (CVS) connecting rod, with a handwritten conclusion.26th Apr 1917Box 76 \ 3  scan0047
Specification for a piston alloy, detailing its chemical composition and mechanical properties.26th Apr 1917Box 76 \ 3  scan0048
Specification for aluminium metal, outlining its chemical composition and Brinell hardness.26th Apr 1917Box 76 \ 3  scan0049
Specification for Crankcase Aluminium Metal Alloy.26th Apr 1917Box 76 \ 3  scan0050
Specification document for piston alloy, detailing chemical composition and mechanical properties.26th Apr 1917Box 76 \ 3  scan0051
Specification for die castings in aluminium alloy, detailing chemical composition and mechanical tests.26th Apr 1917Box 76 \ 3  scan0052
Comparison of material properties for 'Quickstep' and 'F.R.S.' variants after cooling.9th Apr 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0053
Laboratory report on the chemical analysis of a steel crankshaft part.9th Apr 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0054
Instructions regarding the metallurgical examination of a fractured crankshaft.10th Apr 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0055
Laboratory test results and conclusion for an oil sample.4th Jun 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0056
Laboratory report on the chemical analysis of a non-ferrous alloy from a 'Condor' piston.10th Jun 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0057
Cover note forwarding a report from Mr. Hall regarding experiments on crystal growth in pistons.12th Jun 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0058
Laboratory report on the chemical analysis of a steel sample from drillings.17th Jun 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0059
Laboratory report on the chemical analysis of a steel valve that sealed badly.18th Jun 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0060
Test results for connecting rod pieces under load.18th Jun 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0061
Laboratory report detailing the chemical analysis of a non-ferrous alloy ingot.20th Jun 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0062
Laboratory report on a sample of steel from an articulated rod that broke during testing.21th Jun 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0063
Laboratory report on the analysis and comparison of different piston aluminum alloys.9th Jul 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0064
Laboratory report detailing the chemical analysis of a steel sample from an Annulus Gear that broke during testing.18th Jul 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0065
Laboratory report detailing the chemical analysis of a non-ferrous, high-tensile alloy from a Condor Tappet-cover.19th Jul 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0066
Comparative test results of various metal alloys.19th Jul 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0067
Laboratory report on a sample of steel detailing its chemical analysis and remarks on brittleness.25th Jul 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0068
Lab report detailing the results of a freezing test on various oils.30th Jul 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0069
Test results for a mild steel sample intended for experimental connecting rods, including Stanton and Tensile test data.13th Aug 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0070
Laboratory report on the chemical analysis of a non-ferrous alloy from a 'Fiat' Piston.14th Aug 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0071
Laboratory report comparing two samples of Castrol Oil with differing mineral oil content.19th Aug 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0072
Laboratory report on a sample of steel from a broken Vickers Crankshaft after a 50 hour run.19th Aug 1918Box 76 \ 3  scan0073


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