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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).
Original drawings for 'Myth Frame' components, specifically the 4th Cross Member and Front Frame Gussets.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 110\2\  scan0017
Date  3rd December 1940
  
To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames}
Copy to Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} [struck through] Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH.

Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames}5/ET.3.12.40.

[Handwritten note]: 1030
[Handwritten note]: 727

[Stamped]: MYTH FRAME.

Please receive herewith the following originals:-

PL.377 - 4th Cross Member.
PL.388 - Short [struck through] Frame Gussets.
[Handwritten]: FRONT

The above schemes were designed in conjunction with PL.363/4, Frame Transmission & Springs, which shewed an A.{Mr Adams} Cross Member.
This design of frame has subsequently been abandoned in favour of a cross in the frame.

Will Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. kindly issue the usual prints for record purposes. No detailing will be required.

Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames}
[Signature]

Original to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH.
Prints to Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. & Ashby.
  
  


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