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).
Fan failure on chassis B.34-AH due to a fatigue fracture of the supporting crank.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 88\1\ scan0173 | |
| Date | 27th April 1935 | |
| BI. c to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} x261 Hd{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}/SB{Mr Bull/Mr Bannister}3/HR.27.4.35. re CHASSIS NO. B.34-AH. Philipson. ----------------- We confirm having handed you the fan removed from the above car and which has failed due to a fatigue fracture of the supporting crank. Doubtless you will let us have your remarks on this in due course. Hd{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}/SB{Mr Bull/Mr Bannister} | ||