Choice between Rudge-Whitworth and Dunlop wire wheels for the Goshawk project.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 106\4\ scan0022 | |
| Date | 30th May 1922 | |
| X3599 To HOY. from B.J. Copies to Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} BP Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} (Note: HOY. and Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} are struck through) GOSHAWK(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)). With reference to ROY {Mr H. Royce - Buyer} 2/AG11.4.22, at a conference with R. {Sir Henry Royce} and CJ. yesterday, R. {Sir Henry Royce} stated that he did not mind at all whether we fitted Rudge-Whitworth or Dunlop wire wheels on the Goshawk(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)). Under these circumstances, presumably, unless W. have some special reason for fitting Dunlop and if they are more expensive, we shall fit Rudge-Whitworth. I understand R. {Sir Henry Royce} has been informed that the Dunlop Company are now prepared to supply at the same price as Rudge-Whitworth. Do you know if this is so, please? B.J. BJ11/H30.5.22. (Dict. 29th). [STAMP: HS {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} MAY 30 1922 RECEIVED] | ||
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).