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).
Attached letter from Herbert Frood Co. about Ferodo Brake Linings.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 26\4\ Scan070 | |
| Date | 5th May 1919 | |
| R.R. 235 w(200 T) (S.F. 103. 25-10-18) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2244 To By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from O.O. X.3518.-FERODO BRAKE LININGS. We attach copy of a letter from The Herbert Frood Co., respecting Ferodo Brake Linings G.4574, which we requested them to make in No.9 material instead of the No.9L. You will notice that they say they are hopeful of being able to deliver within 8 to 10 weeks. Wd.{Mr Wood/Mr Whitehead} This is a special hard pressed material which Messrs Frood say will wear better than our present type. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} | ||