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).
Letter requesting particulars on an experimental 40 mm. gun following a discussion with Sir Hugh Dowding.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 176\1\ img004 | |
| Date | 16th November 1939 | |
| RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Please reply to points 17/11/39 DEPARTMENT OA, 5 PERSONAL 16th November, 1939. Dear Hives, During a discussion yesterday with Sir Hugh Dowding the question of your experimental 40 mm. gun was raised. Apparently in the early stages C.-in-C. Fighter Command discussed this matter with one of your Directors and is very interested. He wants me to get all possible particulars. Could you let me have a few notes on the subject or would it be worth while my coming to Derby ? Yours sincerely, R.{Sir Henry Royce} Belmore. P.S. I am now at the above address working for Sir Henry Tizard. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} W. Hives, Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Nightingale Road, DERBY. | ||