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).
Telegram received by telephone regarding a delay in the arrival of Merlin engines and the urgent need for an export license.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 146\4\ scan0154 | |
| Date | 3rd November 1939 | |
| ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE. Time Received: 8-23 Date: 3/11/39 To: Rolls Royce By: DB{Donald Bastow - Suspensions} from: Levallois Morel 2nd 18-20 26wds Hives amiot definately being held up by none arrival of merlin x engines stop urgent something should be done obtain export license FROM: Sleator THIS SHEET MUST BE FILED. Top left corner text: 144A-81208 13.1.39 WHK Top right corner annotation: RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Stamp: RECEIVED | ||