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 The Light Production Co. Ltd. enclosing drawings for a Bentley Engine Piston Ring and Piston.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 148\1\ scan0147 | |
| Date | 26th May 1939 | |
| 1256. TELEPHONE: VICTORIA 0671 (5 LINES). CODES: A.B.C. 5TH EDITION. ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY. ON ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE AND AIR MINISTRY LISTS. THE LIGHT PRODUCTION CO.LTD PROPRIETORS OF THE LONDON PISTON RING CO. LIMITED. CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR: M.V. ROBERTS. DIRECTORS: E.G. DAVIES. WM. THIRTLE. ENGINEERS TELEGRAMS: INLAND: NAPOLEONIC, SOWEST, LONDON. FOREIGN: NAPOLEONIC, LONDON. 60/66, ROCHESTER ROW, WESTMINSTER, S.W.1 WORKS AND GOODS ADDRESS: 61/67, GREENCOAT PLACE, WESTMINSTER, S.W.1. OUR REF. CHB/DP YOUR REF. 26th May, 1939. Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., Experimental Dept., DERBY. [Handwritten annotations: File, A/cs] Dear Sirs, For the attention of Mr. C.T. Salt. In response to your recent request, attached please find herewith drawings of the Piston Ring used on the 4¼ litre Bentley Engine Pistons, which we think you will find in order. We are also enclosing drawing P.455 giving you the working dimensions and essential details of the Piston we have supplied, interchangeable with your part number EW.2170. Yours faithfully, FOR THE LIGHT PRODUCTION CO.LTD. M.B. Brooks GENERAL MANAGER. | ||