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 officials circulating a congratulatory letter from the Minister for Aircraft Production.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 143\3\ scan0328 | |
| Date | 3rd June 1940 | |
| Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 1204 To All Officials, Superintendents & Foremen. Below is copy of a letter from Lord Beaverbrook, the Minister for Aircraft Production, which I have pleasure in bringing to your attention :- "Dear Mr. Hives, I am delighted to have your letter of the 27th. The record of achievement which it contains is a magnificent one. To me it is a source of the most immense comfort and joy. I send you my warmest congratulations. You and your colleagues are performing a service to this country in its hour of need which cannot be too highly praised. Yours sincerely, (Sgd.) Beaverbrook". E.W. HIVES. DIRECTOR & GENERAL WORKS MANAGER. | ||