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).
Agreeing to an engine change in chassis 164-XJ for Col. Peacock, to fit a new type inertia slipper drive.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 47\2\ Scan215 | |
| Date | 5th February 1930 | |
| W/S e: Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Sn.{Mr Sanderson} Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} x117. EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}/Thn15/H5.2.30. re. 164-XJ. Col. Peacock. With further reference to our memo .EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}8/H31.1.30. it has been agreed by Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} and C. that the engine shall be changed in Col. Peacock's chassis for one which has a new type inertia slipper drive fitted. Will Sn.{Mr Sanderson} please issue instructions and order number. Will Mx.{John H Maddocks - Chief Proving Officer} please have this work carried out as quickly as possible. EP{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer}/Thn. | ||