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).
Mr. Royce's requested modifications for the 'Goshawk' starting handle scheme.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\E\November1920\ Scan33 | |
| Date | 1st January 1921 | |
| To DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Copy to CC. " " HOR. " " EPC. " " HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} ORIGINAL. X.3601 RE "GOSHAWK" STARTING HANDLE - N.SCHEME RECEIVED Referring to the above, would you kindly note that Mr. Royce now considers that this scheme may be proceeded with. He would like, however, a thin nut used for securing the spindle of the grip, and also a countersunk screw for the lubricating hole in this spindle. The gauge of the metal tube for the grip should also be made lighter. The bore of the starting shaft at the butted end can be a little larger within the tapered portion, and within the threaded portion so as to make it easier for the butting operation on the tube. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||