Secret internal memo regarding the model maker's drawing for the 'Myth' rear bumpers.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 109\2\ scan0098 | |
| Date | 11th December 1940 | |
| 1030 704 S E C R E T. To Rm. {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Ev {Ivan Evernden - coachwork} /JD. {J. Draper - Frames} C. to Ev. {Ivan Evernden - coachwork} Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /HH. Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /EAG. Ev {Ivan Evernden - coachwork} /JD. {J. Draper - Frames} 4/F.11.12.40. REAR BUMPERS - MYTH We send attached to Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /HH.'s copy the original of PL.432, Rear Bumper - Myth, (Model Maker's drawing only). The above scheme shows a proposed rear bumper which has been produced at Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /EAG.'s request, in order that the model maker can proceed with the model. The over riders are similar in design to those sketched on FD. {Frank Dodd - Bodies} 380. The actual position of these may have to be modified finally, to suit the Rear Spare wheel Boot Lid {A. J. Lidsey} , when in the open position for re-moving the spare wheel. Will Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /HH. please note this is a model maker's drawing only and no detailing will be required. Ev {Ivan Evernden - coachwork} /JD. {J. Draper - Frames} Original to Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /HH. Prints to Ev. {Ivan Evernden - coachwork} , Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /HH., Ashby and 2 off for Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /EAG. | ||
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).