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).
To halt detailing work on the 'Goshawk II' battery ignition mechanism in favour of a new, simpler design.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 54\5\ Scan152 | |
| Date | 28th May 1921 | |
| To BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Copy to C.H. " WOR. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} " DA. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} " H.S. " E.F.C. X.3485 E2/G25/4/21. RE "GOSHAWK II" BATTERY IGNITION. In accordance with Mr. Royce's wishes, would you please hold up the detailing work on the ignition governor and battery ignition mechanism for "Goshawk II". A scheme is in progress at West WitteringHenry Royce's home town for a new governor and ignition gear of simpler form. E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} [Stamp] FO MAY 28 1921 RECEIVED. | ||