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).
Request to order two sets of strengthened rear axle tube parts for testing.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 49\1\ Scan032 | |
| Date | 2nd June 1916 | |
| [Stamp: JUN 3 1916] 2nd June - 1916. By {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} /FH6/P2616. To Mr Mills. [Handwritten in red:] 7535 RE REAR AXLE TUBES - STRENGTHENED. X.2214. Will you please order up two sets of the following parts to be tested on Revolving Stress Reversal Test Rig for Axles. These should then in reporting to "R" be compared with Mr Haldenby's [handwritten above 'test': similar] test G.2760/1. X.784. [Handwritten in left margin, vertical:] X2214 W G.5437 ✓ Distance Piece. W G.5434/5 Rear Axle Tube Nut. W G.5440 ✓ Nut for Inserted Tube. W G.5438 ✓ Retaining Ring. W G.5439 ✓ Locking Washer. W G.5436 ✓ " " [handwritten: 0.4] W G.5425 ✓ Rear Axle Cone. W G.5426/7 " " Tube. W G.5428/9 " " Inserted Tube. [handwritten: oow] [Handwritten in bottom left margin, vertical:] 784 [Signature in black ink] [Handwritten in red ink:] apc 26/6/16 [Signature] | ||