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).
Requesting an order for 3 pairs of Bentley III springs from Thomas Firth & John Brown for bump tests.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 100\1\ scan0150 | |
| Date | 16th June 1938 | |
| 446 Roy.{Sir Henry Royce} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/AFM.{Anthony F. Martindale} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/AFM{Anthony F. Martindale}10/R.16.6.38. BENTLEY III SPRINGS. Will you please order from Thomas Firth & John Brown 3 pairs of springs to their drawing No.250, for 1,000 lbs' load, and 5 1/2" deflection. These springs replace FB.3317. They are wanted for bump tests. O/52444. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/AFM.{Anthony F. Martindale} | ||