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).
Examination of a new spindle for Bentley III & B.50 rear brakes, questioning its material and structure.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 121\1\ scan0064 | |
| Date | 13th October 1938 | |
| also 8068406 H1/EJW. from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/AFM.{Anthony F. Martindale} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/AFM{Anthony F. Martindale}1/R.13.10.38. BENTLEY III & B.50 REAR BRAKES. /1029 With reference to your H1/EJW.2/JM.{Mr Morley}12.9.38., we have submitted a new spindle for examination as the last one was unsatisfactory. We should like to know if the material is a 3% nickel case-hardening steel, and if the structure is sound. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/AFM.{Anthony F. Martindale} | ||