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 the loan of original tracings for a 40 mm gun fitted in a 'Beaufighter' aircraft.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 176\1\ img170 | |
| Date | 29th April 1941 | |
| To Vs.{J. Vickers}/Fawlkes from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} Copy to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. GUN Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames}11/EF.29.4.41. 40 mm. GUN IN "BEAUFIGHTER" ------------------------- We herewith confirm that, on April 28th 1941, we loaned your Department the following original tracings in connection with the front mounting of the 40 mm. gun fitted in the Beaufighter:- WR.289 - Front Support for Cradle. WR.290 - Support Saddle. WR.292 - Ball - Front Mounting. WR.293 - Socket - " " WR.294 - Face Block. WR.295 - Stiffening Plate. We also, at an earlier date, loaned the following originals to Mr. Cogshill:- WR.307 - Front Support - Wing Structure. WR.308 - Stiffening Plate - Front Support. Will you please return the above to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. as soon as they are finished with. Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} | ||