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).
Record card detailing the consideration, comparison, and eventual dismantling of 9' frames.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 75\3\ scan0241 | |
| Date | 18th September 1912 | |
| R.R. 512(2 1/2 H) (X.435. 14.12.11) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2227 X962 - X828 Section 100 Description: 9" Frames LEFT COLUMN: Date: 23/4/12 Report: See Previous sheets in special folder. T.C. 116. Two on order for 1714 & 1718. See Card for lighter frame trusses. Mr Royce says 6" frame with special light trusses showed preference to the above. Date: 1/5/12 Report: Sheet from Mr Royce - folder. Comparative rigidity of above compared with (1) Ordinary 6" frames (2) 6" frames with light trusses (3) 12" frames 1926. RIGHT COLUMN: Date: 7/5/12 Report: T.C. 117. Stopped temporarily in favour of 6" frames until good move is made. Mr Royce. folder. Date: 15/5/12 Report: Wait further instructions. Date: 26/6/12 Report: " Date: 13/8/12 Report: Wait frame Date: 18.9.12. Report: see memo NK/B/1311912 Re 9" frame to be dismantled & stored away & parts re-assembled to another. | ||