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).
To all Superintendents and Foremen announcing the appointment of Mr. Thornton as Chief of Staff.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 142\3\ scan0085 | |
| Date | 30th December 1936 | |
| 120H. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} All Superintendents & Foremen. Sftl/BH.30.12.36. Mr. Thornton (Sft{Mr Swift}/Thn) has been appointed as my Chief of Staff, and in this capacity will act as my assistant on all work which is the function of the Works Manager's Dept. This appointment dates from Jan 1st, 1937. Sft.{Mr Swift} | ||