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).
Approval and supply of a revised thermometer and oil pressure gauge for the Phantom III.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 175\4\ img303 | |
| Date | 25th August 1937 | |
| STEADMAN WGW/S10 6003 S/W. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Bs{A J. Barnes - Assistant Manager}2/KW/25.8.37. Phantom III - Thermometer and Oil Pressure Gauge. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std.23/JH17.8.37. In the absence of Cx{Major Len W. Cox - Advertising Manager} we have submitted to Sg{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} the sample Phantom III pressure gauge showing the modified dial. Sg{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} has approved of the revised method of marking, and we should like you to proceed accordingly. We understand from your BY/Mtn16/NL3.8.37 that Smiths will be able to supply thermometers fitted with the new dial in about 14 days after receipt of your approval. The sample instrument is being returned to you separately. Bs.{A J. Barnes - Assistant Manager} | ||