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).
Instruction regarding the testing and sourcing of 'Continental Fibre' for fuse holders.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 24\2\ Scan036 | |
| Date | 5th May 1920 | |
| RR 300 (120B) (SF 349 24-1-19) MP 200552 X.1109 88268 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. INSTRUCTIONS. To: E.E.L. Date: 5-5-1920 Order No: Customer's No.: X2805 Re: X.1109. Continental Fibre [fuse holders] Sample fuse holders of various materials which have been tested for mechanical strength, fire-resisting properties &c, examined and returned. There appear to be no further samples of the "continental fibre" which showed the best results. A.T. Please find out where continental fibre came from E.T.C Cannot trace AT Signed: Francis L Allen This Sheet must be filed on completion of the work. | ||