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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).
Progress report detailing the status of work in hand for R.A.F. launching gear.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 133\4\  scan0238
Date  18th March 1941
  
Progress Reports 1125

Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}11/JH.18.3.41.

R.A.F. LAUNCHING GEAR.

Work In Hand.

PL.508 1/4 scale of P.III Engine & Launching Gear on RAF. trailer. Winch 80%
- Rear Paying-in rollers & Guide. Winch 80%
- Layout of Gear train & Brake Winch 80%
- Layout of transmission & Fluid flywheel. Winch In Hand
- Drum Winding-in Carriage. Winch 90%
- Drive for paying-in gear. Winch 60%
- Layout of Guillotine Winch 80%
- Cable Brake. Winch 90%

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