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} 3 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} | ||