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).
Confirming Mr. Royce's agreement to a one-piece forging for the fan drive pivot and spindle.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 75\3\ scan0114 | |
| Date | 16th October 1923 | |
| To BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. to Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} X3488 E3/M16.10.23. Lec.1753. X.3433 PIVOT & SPINDLE FOR FAN DRIVE. X.4237 In reply to your memo. BY2/20.9.23., recently received, please note Mr. Royce agrees to adopting the suggestion of the Tool Dept. and making a one piece forging. We shall send you a sketch showing how the connecting rod should be attached to the fan spindle. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||