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).
Letter from Lockheed Aircraft Corporation inquiring about the 'Kents Clear View Screen' for potential use in airplanes.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 113\3\ scan0134 | |
Date | 29th May 1935 | |
LOCKHEED Aircraft Corporation BURBANK, CALIFORNIA WN 29 MAY 1935 RECEIVED HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 5 1 8 3 5 The Rolls-Royce Company, Derby England, Gentlemen: We understand that you are installing on some of your automobiles, a new type of windshield wiper, called the Kents Clear View Screen. This screen is a revolving disc of clear glass which we understand is very effective and which might be used in airplane work. We would appreciate it very much if you would communicate with us, giving us the address of this Company and any information as to whether or not you have found this equipment satisfactory. Very truly yours, LOCKHEED AIRCRAFT CORPORATION, By Hall L. Hibbard HALL L. HIBBARD, Vice Pres. and Chief Engineer, H L L : D A L | ||