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).
Query seeking clarification on the number of American-made crankshafts that broke during the experimental running of Eagle engines.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 38\6\ Scan057 | |
Date | 17th June 1919 | |
97C. R R 235 a (2000) (8 Y. 100 25-10-18) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2244. EH. from BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} BY13/P17.6.19. X. 3381 EAGLE ENGINES. RE AMERICAN MADE CRANKSHAFTS. Will you kindly let me know, as requested verbally, whether it was 2 or 3 of the American shafts which were broken during the experimental running. I am holding up a report to BN{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} until I hear from you on this subject. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} | ||