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).
Blueprints and parts for a Prop Shaft & Joints on the M.40 Test Rig.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 109\3\ scan0186 | |
| Date | 11th September 1941 | |
| To Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GB. from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. c. to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}, c. to Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} c. to HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} 700 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH.4/SW.11.9.41. M.40 Test Rig. Prop. Shaft & Joints - Sec.6110. Please receive herewith blue- prints of the following drawing and LOP :- RG.{Mr Rowledge}2729 Prop: Shaft. RG.{Mr Rowledge}2728 Prop: Shaft LOP. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GB will arrange to obtain all parts called for on this LOP. Please note sufficient parts for 2 cars should be obtained. Prints attached to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GB's copy. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. | ||