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).
Order of copper and asbestos washers for testing on the Bentley V.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 99\1\ scan0035 | |
| Date | 9th December 1938 | |
| 408 To Roy.{Sir Henry Royce} c. to G/JWH. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GR.{George Ratcliffe}9/JH.9.12.38. Will you please order from J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} Payon Co. - 4 doz. copper and asbestos washers size 17 x 22m/m, the semi circular copper ring to be an inner seal with the asbestos showing externally. These are a standard makers size and should be obtained by return. They are urgently required for test on the Bentley V.{VIENNA} O/N.52444. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/GR.{George Ratcliffe} | ||