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 modifications for a 40 mm Naval Gun Type BD ejector trip.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 175\3\ img002 | |
| Date | 24th August 1940 | |
| Per [Struck through text] from Ve/HGF. c. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} e.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/WW. o.{Mr Oldham} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/OTS. (for Bir) Ve/HGF.5/CB.24.8.40. 40 mm. NAVAL GUN TYPE BD.{Mr Berend} Ejector Trip - Section 1010. Please receive herewith 3 copies of blueprint QB.1911 - Knob, Ejector, Trip. This piece is required so that Ejector Trips, Q.1137, produced to an early drawing may be used. Please instruct for all guns. This detail has been added to Body Assembly LOP.Q.1714 and a modification QB 272, issued covering this addition, also modification QB 271 has been issued covering alterations required to Ejector Trip Q.1137 to accommodate the Knob. Ve/HGF. [Signature] | ||