Official order for parts to be placed with Vandervells.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 123\5\ scan0257 | |
| Date | 17th January 1939 | |
| 104H To Roy. {Mr H. Royce - Buyer} from Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Swdl. {Len H. Swindell} c. G {Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} /JWH. Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Swdl. {Len H. Swindell} 2/MH. {M. Huckerby} 17.1.39. Will you please pass an official order to Vandervells for the following parts. These were ordered during discussion with their representative (Mr. Johnson) who has delivered them personally. They are for use on B.80. O {Mr Oldham} /N.52462. 6 Thrust washers (Clevite 10) 6 Crankshaft dampers (Clevite). Attached is their advice note for the job. Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Swdl. {Len H. Swindell} | ||
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).