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).
Order for a meter pump and tanks for the Chassis Experimental Department.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 176\2\ img087 | |
| Date | 18th April 1940 | |
| e/RU/FMB. from EJJ. C. to Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} F.{Mr Friese} Dquel EJJ/DH{D. Henderson - Showroom}12/JA.18.4.40. S7/719/479. OO. O/n. 23913. Messrs. Wayne Tank & Pump Co. Ltd., Wayne Works, Newlands Park, LONDON. S.E.26. equipment. ------- and erected Clan Foundry - Belper. Delivery :- 7-10 days. Carriage Paid. Re:- Chassis Experimental Department. 1 - Model 863 Electrically Operated Meter Pump complete with Air Release, Pump, Flameproof Motor, approved Ministry of Mines, Hose and Nozzle. Pump to be painted dark green, wound suitable for 200 volts, single phase A.C. supply. 2 - 500-gallon capacity Tanks, dimensions 5'9" long x 4'6" diameter, complete with all fittings. For the sum of ................ £137. 1s. 0d. TERMS :- Strictly nett cash upon completion of installation. In accordance with your quotation reference GMI/IC.GEN.SALES., dated 21st March, 1940, and letter reference GMI/MM GEN.SALES., dated 16th April, 1940. Kindly forward foundation drawing of the above as soon as possible. DJH | ||