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).
Letter to a supplier confirming an order for two lightened type propellor shafts with different finishes.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 87\3\ scan0050 | |
| Date | 2nd January 1936 | |
| (X23) Exptl. Dept. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Les.2/KW.2.1.36. 2nd January, 1936. Messrs. Hardy Spicer & Co.Ltd., Birch Road, Witton, Birmingham. For the attention of Mr. Done. Dear Sirs, This is to confirm that we require 2 of your lightened type Propellor Shafts, 55.450" between the flanges. One of these shafts should have your standard finish, and the other a superior finish. We should also like to know the increase in cost required to give a good finish. We are arranging for our Order Office to send a covering order for these shafts. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. | ||