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).
Restructuring of the Aero Test and Service Department and the responsibilities of key personnel.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 142\1\ scan0306 | |
| Date | 16th December 1938 | |
| Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 120H To all Officials and Superintendents. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}1/T.16.12.38. AERO TEST AND SERVICE DEPARTMENT Will you please note that the Aero Test and Service Repair Departments are now under the control of SFT.{Mr Swift}, he will be directly assisted by the following:- Mr. Calvert will be in charge of outside Representation to Squadrons, Contractors etc, and he will also be responsible for liaison between the Company and the Air Ministry on Service problems. Mr. Harker will be his assistant. All outside Inspectors and Representatives will come under Mr. Calvert's control. Mr. R.D. Oliver will be in charge of the internal service organisation, and technical correspondence with contractors. The outside mechanics at Squadrons and Contractors will come under the control of Mr. Oliver. Mr. A.G. Redfearn will be responsible for office and staff administration. Mr. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} Parkin will be in charge of the Technical section and will be assisted by Mr. Winfield. This section will also include the Test Bed Inspection Group, headed by Mr. Faircloth. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} | ||