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).
Secret memo detailing parts for 'The Spectre' project, including bonnet panel stops, a radiator filler, and an experimental rocker cover.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 4\1\ 01-page397 | |
| Date | 26th June 1935 | |
| X300 To HY.{Tom Haldenby - Plant Engineer} from E/JNR.{Charles L. Jenner} SECRET E/JNR.{Charles L. Jenner}1/HP.26.6.35. c. RHO. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Fm. Loxman - Please follow up. The SpectreCodename for Phantom III. Please receive herewith:- Instructed [crossed out] say Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} LeC.4580 showing the bonnet panel stops. The rear one is the same as is fitted to the Phantom, but the forward one is different in its shape to suit the curvature of the top panels. LeC.4568 radiator filler, camel type anti-spill valve and steam pipe. LeC.4574 noise insulated rocker cover. This is experimental and should be tried on one of the covers made in magnesium. E/JNR.{Charles L. Jenner} | ||