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 written on behalf of an R.A.F. Wing Commander requesting to purchase a second-hand 21 HP car engine.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 89\5\ scan0110 | |
| Date | 31th July 1940 | |
| The General Manager. Messers Rolls-Royce Ltd. D E R B Y. c/o O.C. R.A.F. Duxford. Cambs. [Stamp: 1 AUG 1940] [Stamp: RECEIVED] 31st, July 1940. Dear Sir, I am requested by Wing Commander A,B,Woodhall; Commanding Officer at the R.A.F. Station, Duxford; whether it would be possible for him to purchase, from R.R. Ltd. a second hand 2I._ H,P. R.R. Car engine with gearbox attached. This Officer was at one time a Test Pilot and Flight Commander at Martlesham Heath, and as such, has carried out some useful work for our Firm on prototype aircraft with our engines installed. It is to be assumed that the Exp, Dept, at Derby may have such an engine, age would not be any disadvantage. In the event of no such engine being available; a complete Car of similar H,P. might be considered. I remain, Yours faithfully; C. F.{Mr Friese} Goode. [Handwritten note top left]: 261th [Handwritten note bottom left]: Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} pl. reply. [Handwritten note bottom left]: To Service Engineers K.D. | ||