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 inquiring about 'gyrostatic wobble' in relation to wheel speed and suggesting a meeting to discuss the issue.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\N\2July1925-September1925\ Scan70 | |
| Date | 4th September 1925 | |
| POST OFFICE TELEGRAPHS (12806 & 15930) 10/24 Harrow E.275 & 1730 RECEIVED Box: RECEIVED: 12.16 M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} From: h By: GWS SENT Box: No. of Telegram: 66 Office Stamp: DERBY 4 SEP 25 Main Body: Prefix: S. Time handed in: 11.22 M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} Office of Origin and Service Instructions: Chichester T. X457 Words: 78 Message Text: To: Clarke Roycar Derby Is there such a thing as a gyrostatic wobble and can it be at wheel speed with suitable mounting is it the same as the ordinary precession would you like to come and see me at hives on tuesday about this and things generally is it possible that by adding the weight of the brake drum we have brought the gyrostatic wobble to the speed of the Road wheel telephone me | ||