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).
Requesting a report on the urgent modifications needed for six new type gearboxes to avoid transportation stoppage.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 136\2\ scan0341 | |
| Date | 5th January 1942 | |
| To: Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} and Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FJH.{Fred J. Hardy - Chief Dev. Engineer} from Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 1153 Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 1/h.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} 5.1.42. c. to EV{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/Tln. STRENGTH OF 'B' TYPE CAR GEAR-BOXES. We are faced with the fact that unless we complete the six new type gear boxes, which are at present lying in the shop waiting for modifications, transportation for the Experimental Tank section and for Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} and Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} will cease. Will you please let me have a report as to what has to be done to make these boxes serviceable. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||