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Extract detailing drawings for the Goshawk II and Swallow experimental designs.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 50\1\  Scan155
Date  5th November 1921
  
B.R. 228b (100 T) (S.H. 798.10-12-20) G. {Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2948

V4410
Extract from R1/G5.11.21.

RE "GOSHAWK(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)) II" AND SWALLOW(Experimental 3rd LINE MODEL 12/15hp 2-3 seater) DESIGNS.

We are expecting Mr. Hives here on Monday to further discuss the "Goshawk(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine))" and other experimental work. We are handing to him drawings for the following:-

X.3501. (1) Swallow(Experimental 3rd LINE MODEL 12/15hp 2-3 seater) flywheel and clutch - LeC.1443.
X.3488. (2) " Gear Box - LeC.1468 and 1481.
X.4410. (3) "Goshawk(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine))" Distributing Board with auto switch combined - LeC.1469.
X.4421. (4) Arrangement of magneto on "Goshawk(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine))" driven from the rear end of the dynamo including new front end of the dynamo to permit of setting of the magneto - LeC.1479.
  
  
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