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).
Extract detailing drawings for the Goshawk II and Swallow experimental designs.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 50\1\ Scan155 | |
Date | 5th November 1921 | |
B.R. 228b (100 T) (S.H. 798.10-12-20) G. {Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2948 V4410 Extract from R1/G5.11.21. RE "GOSHAWKAero EngineCodename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after KestrelAero Engine II" AND SWALLOWSWALLOW DESIGNS. We are expecting Mr. Hives here on Monday to further discuss the "GoshawkAero EngineCodename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after KestrelAero Engine" and other experimental work. We are handing to him drawings for the following:- X.3501. (1) SwallowSWALLOW flywheel and clutch - LeC.1443. X.3488. (2) " Gear Box - LeC.1468 and 1481. X.4410. (3) "GoshawkAero EngineCodename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after KestrelAero Engine" Distributing Board with auto switch combined - LeC.1469. X.4421. (4) Arrangement of magneto on "GoshawkAero EngineCodename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after KestrelAero Engine" driven from the rear end of the dynamo including new front end of the dynamo to permit of setting of the magneto - LeC.1479. | ||