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 official order for control parts from the Rover Co., Ltd. for experimental use.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 127\2\ scan0146 | |
| Date | 14th May 1940 | |
| To LES.{Ivan A. Leslie} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/WYM.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} c.c. to G/WFH. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/WYM.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager}7/JMc.14.5.40. Will you please send an official order to the Rover Co., Ltd., Oliver Street, Coventry, for the follow- ing control parts:- 8 Ball sockets. 6 Ball joint ends. 2 Anchor plates. 2 2BA Rods. 6 " Nuts. These are intended for experimental use on controls and were received via our Stores on 11.5.40. Order No. 52404. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/WYM.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} | ||