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).
Telegram received by telephone detailing a parts request for an engine repair.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 97\4\ scan0241 | |
| Date | 6th December 1938 | |
| R.R. 144A-43983-6-7-37 WRK 400b ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received 1-49 Date 6/12/38 To Roycar By RS{Sir Henry Royce's Secretary} from k Evreux 12-55 27 wds Robotham crowned pistons hit valve if spring fails Stop making Paris' five cylinders Stop send two rockers inlet guides and valve spring assemblys. FROM Grylls THIS SHEET MUST BE FILED. M.I.D.D. DERC 1938 RECEIVED | ||