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).
Letter from the Ministry of Aircraft Production confirming a request for the design of a glider launching winch.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 175\2\ img120 | |
| Date | 26th May 1941 | |
| TELEPHONE: FRANKLIN 2211 Extn. 2865 WSS/D.D.S.R.1. 2008 MINISTRY OF AIRCRAFT PRODUCTION, MILLBANK, S.W.1. 26th May, 1941. Dear Mr. Robotham, This will serve to confirm the request I made to you during my visit to your factory on May 17th when we discussed the glider launching winch, which has been the subject of correspondence from this Ministry and the Central Landing Establishment, Ringway. We shall be grateful if you will supply as soon as possible - (a) An estimate of your changes covering the design only (b) Your estimated date for completion of the design work. (c) General Arrangement drawings or sketches with a technical description of the winch. Please send the above data per registered package addressed to this Ministry and marked for the attention of Mr. H.F. Vessey, R.D.T.4. Yours sincerely, W.S. Shackleton Mr. Robotham, Rolls Royce, Derby. | ||