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 from The Light Production Co. Ltd. regarding the delivery schedule for pistons.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 148\1\ scan0271 | |
| Date | 23th July 1940 | |
| TELEPHONE: VICTORIA 0671 (6 LINES). 1256 CODES: A.{Mr Adams} B. C. 5TH EDITION. ON ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE AND AIR MINISTRY LISTS. THE LIGHT PRODUCTION CO. LTD. PROPRIETORS OF THE LONDON PISTON RING CO. LIMITED. ENGINEERS TELEGRAMS: INLAND, NAPOLEONIC, SOWEST, LONDON. FOREIGN, NAPOLEONIC, LONDON. 60/66, ROCHESTER ROW, WESTMINSTER, S.W.1 WORKS AND GOODS ADDRESS: 61/67, GREENCOAT PLACE, WESTMINSTER, S.W.1. OUR REF. CHB/BKW. YOUR REF. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CTS.{C. Trot Salt - Carburation}16/JMS. 23rd July, 1940. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., DERBY. Attention of Mr. C.T. Salt. Dear Sirs, Thank you very much for your letter of the 17th instant, Reference above. Our position with regard to the Pistons you mention, is much as you say, but by virtue of picking them up from time to time as opportunity serves, we have made certain progress, and the indications are that we shall be able to deliver as you require them in one consignment somewhere about the week ending August 2nd. We hope this arrangement will prove satisfactory, and be in good time for your requirements. Yours faithfully, FOR THE LIGHT PRODUCTION CO.LTD. C.H. Brooks General Manager. [Handwritten note across the center]: File Aerolite Pistons [Handwritten note in red circle]: Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/C T S [Stamp]: RECEIVED 24 JUL 1940 | ||