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).
Query regarding the performance and rust resistance of steel wings supplied by Park Ward for experimental cars.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 159\2\ scan0034 | |
| Date | 8th November 1935 | |
| Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} at W. V1369 Hn.{F. C. Honeyman - Retail orders}10/MK.{R. E. B. Meade-King} 8.11.35. Steel Wings. From time to time, Park Ward have supplied to you steel wings for experimental cars. Can you let us know quickly, please, what has been your experience with these from a point of view of rust? We should like to know roughly how long the wings have been in use and the mileage covered by the cars to which they have been affixed, as well as any troubles that may have developed through rust. Hn.{F. C. Honeyman - Retail orders} | ||