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).
Letter from the Admiralty concerning the procurement of American machines for 40mm gun production.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 176\3\ img014 | |
| Date | 29th July 1940 | |
| C O P Y. 2 A.S. /P.49. Admiralty Offices, Empire Hotel, B A T H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} 29th July, 1940. For the attention of Mr. Robotham. Gentlemen, MACHINES REQUIRED FROM AMERICA FOR 40 mm. GUN PRODUCTION With reference to telephone conversations of the 23rd July, 1940 (Mr. Robotham/Mr. Smith) regarding your requirements of American machines for the production of 40 mm. Guns for the Admiralty, I shall be glad if you would say whether action has yet been taken to place firm orders for the machines. If so, will you please arrange for full details of the orders to be furnished, so that necessary action may be taken to cable confirmation to the British Purchasing Commission in America. I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, Sgd. A.J. SMITH E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Director of Armament Supply. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited. D E R B Y. EIS. | ||