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).
From F.H.R. regarding tests on steering hand wheels, stating they are strong enough and die-cast versions are preferable.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 3\1\ 01-page018 | |
Date | 3rd February 1913 | |
R.R. 25M. 25.9.12 (S.L.) P. 28.10.12 K.P. 27. Mr Wormald C.J. from F.H.R. for Mr. Wormald. Re Tests of Steering Hand Wheels. Any of them seem amply strong enough. Die casts are preferable from other points of view. F.H.R. 3/2/13. CONFIDENTIAL TC | ||