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).
Requesting an inquiry to Armstrong, Stevens & Son regarding the supply of various spanners.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 155\4\ scan0154 | |
| Date | 4th March 1940 | |
| 1326 Les.{Ivan A. Leslie} o.{Mr Oldham} G/JWH. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}23./ML.4.3.40. Will you please write to Messrs. Armstrong, Stevens & Son. Willenhall, Staffs. and find out the position with regard to spanners. We should like, if possible:- 12 Tappett Jaw Spanners. 3/16" x 3/16" W.42.B. series. Black handles. Ground Heads. 6 Jaw Spanners. Lion Brand. No: 15. 1/4" x 5/16" W. Jaws milled and hardened. Handles cellulosed and bright heads. 6 Jaw spanners. Lion Brand. No: 15. 3/8" x 7/16" W. Jaws milled and hardened. Handles cellulosed and bright heads. Although we have quoted Whitworth sizes we should prefer them stamped in B.S.E. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies} Order No: 52482. 52469. | ||