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 from the RAF Development Unit regarding a draft of requirements for a winch.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 175\2\ img041 | |
| Date | 13th January 1941 | |
| Launching gear Development Unit, Central Landing Establishment, Royal Air Force, Ringway, Manchester. Ref:- DU/2001/S Your Ref. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}12/ML. 13th January 1941. Dear Mr Robotham Thank you for your letter. 2. Enclosed is a draft of the requirements for the winch. 3. I am passing it round for other suggestions and hope to let you have a final version soon. 4. Meanwhile I will let you know of any important points that crop up and I hope you will ask for information on any questions. 5. I expect your people know as much as anybody about what is needed. Yours sincerely G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} Buxton Mr. Robotham, Messrs. Rolls Royce, Ltd., Derby. | ||