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).
Request for a detailed list of 'Alum 8' chassis patterns currently located at the Glasgow factory.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 146\4\ scan0030 | |
| Date | 21th December 1939 | |
| To Mr. Vickers - Foundry Glasgow factory, Black 6. Hillington, Industrial Estate, GLASGOW. c. to Mr. Walker - Pattern Shop. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CTS.{C. Trot Salt - Carburation}9/JH.21.12.39. With reference to the patterns for the "Alum 8" now in your possession. The necessary patterns for production, as well as experimental parts, are at the present time situated in about four different places. At some future date, some one will have to do the necessary stock taking in this section. Will you therefore please supply a detailed list of the chassis patterns at present at Glasgow. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CTS.{C. Trot Salt - Carburation} | ||