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From 'R.' detailing modifications required for the Goshawk I chassis, including smaller wheels and specific tyres.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 53\2\  Scan172
Date  15th September 1925
  
Rs. {Sir Henry Royce's Secretary} from R. {Sir Henry Royce}

+4565

R5/M15.9.25.

GOSHAWK(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)) 1. X.3481 X.4263
x.4565

With reference to Goshawk(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)) 1. I want this little chassis fitting up rather differently, which includes smaller dia. of wheels, and I want DA. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} and yourself to arrange that the front axle shall not turn over. If you are getting any fresh tyres, see that they are one of the small balloon sizes - about like those used on the Morris-Cowley.

When this chassis is re-arranged I want to compare it with G.3. This latter is delayed by something beyond my knowledge.

R. {Sir Henry Royce}
  
  
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