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).
Modified oil seals and the machining of an axle, requesting a final decision to avoid delays.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 111\3\ scan0061 | |
| Date | 18th March 1939 | |
| - 2 - HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}4/VS.{J. Vickers}18.3.39. 7. We have no information regarding the modified oil seals mentioned in Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}8/MH.{M. Huckerby}16.3.39. 8. The remaining details to complete the axle will be completely machined by the end of the month. Will you therefore please let us know whether this is your final decision, otherwise it may delay your programme. HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} | ||