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).
Confirming the expected arrival of Mr. Fairey's car in Derby for an overhaul and inspection of brake components.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 18\5\ Scan006 | |
Date | 12th February 1934 | |
X7770 To Hd{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy}/WT. from Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}7/KW.12.2.34. Mr. Fairey's Car. This is to confirm that you will let us know when this car arrives in Derby. We have had a memo. from Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} saying that Mr. Fairey was sending it up last Friday for overhaul, having found some white-metal in the sump. We are interested in the state of the brake drums and linings. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/H.Grylls. | ||