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).
Continuing tests with a 12' frame and a new 9' frame for improved stiffness.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 75\3\ scan0239 | |
| Date | 14th August 1918 | |
| (2) the fact that a great portion of the surface of the frame is used up by brackets. In the meantime, we are continuing the tests with the 12" frame and are having a 9" frame made also, which will give nearly twice the stiffness for about the same weight. [Watermark text, reversed] DICKINSON BOND 1804 MADE AT CROXLEY [Printed text at bottom edge] R.{Sir Henry Royce} R.{Sir Henry Royce} M30A (100 ff) (X 796. 14.8.18) O 2469 | ||