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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).
Expressing disappointment with the design of the 'SS' rear end, petrol tank, and wheel carrier, proposing a simpler scheme.

Identifier  WestWitteringFiles\S\2April1928-June1928\  Scan009
Date  11th April 1928
  
DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} } FROM R.{Sir Henry Royce}
DY.{F R Danby} } (At Le CanadelHenry Royce's French residence.)
HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} }

C. to BJ. WOR{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager}

ORIGINAL

R9/M7.4.28.
REC'D AT WW. DURING EASTER
& DESPATCHED 11.4.28.

"SS{S. Smith}" REAR END - PETROL TANK, WHEEL CARRIER ETC.

X7460
X7600

I am very disappointed about this. We seem to
be moving from bad to worse. We must have a simpler scheme-
i.e. less pieces.

I am trying out a new scheme which I will send
you if I find it is any good.

We must do something better than that we did
6 years past on the 20HP.

R.{Sir Henry Royce}
  
  


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