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).
Agreement to paint the exterior of the Clan Foundry a matt dull green, forgoing camouflage.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 176\2\ img246 | |
Date | 20th October 1940 | |
17 To "EJJ", c:"Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}". Painting of the exterior of CLAN FOUNDRY. "Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}" has now agreed that we shall go ahead with the painting of the exterior of the Clan Foundry. No attempt will be made at camouflage. "Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}" has suggested a mat dull green. I shall be glad if you will put the matter in hand as soon as possible. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||