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).
To the Pattern Shop requesting the production of patterns for experimental brake components.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 146\4\ scan0116 | |
| Date | 4th July 1941 | |
| To: Mr. Walker, Pattern Shop. c. Mr. Wheeler. Mr. Edwards. Mr. Knagg. 1296 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/MHR.{M. H. Rigby}2/RH.{R. Hollingworth}4.7.41. Will you please produce patterns for the following experimental pieces : RG.{Mr Rowledge}2597 Brake Shoe. RG.{Mr Rowledge}2598 Brake drum. RG.{Mr Rowledge}2599 Liner - brake drum. The drums are to be made in exactly the same way as RG.{Mr Rowledge}2261, and the shoes are generally similar to GB.4694. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/MHR.{M. H. Rigby} | ||