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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).
Arrangements for a visit to Bristol Aeroplane Co. to discuss fitting a 40mm cannon into a Beaufighter.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 175\3\  img110
Date  9th November 1939
  
To Ver.
c. to Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}

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Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}12/KW.9.11.39.

I have spoken to Mr. Fedden and he has made all the necessary arrangements for you to visit Mr. Frieze at the Bristol Aeroplane Co., to have a discussion with him as to how we can fit the 40 mm. cannon in the Beaufighter.

Mr. Fedden also wishes you to have a look at the gun turret. He is of the opinion that this turret has advantages over the other types which are being used.

I assume you will make your own arrangements.

Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}
  
  


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