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Extract discussing the dislike of an American-made instrument board lamp and plans for its replacement.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 61a\1\  scan0165
Date  5th December 1922
  
X.1357.

Extract from Da {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} /Ev {Ivan Evernden - coachwork} 3/M5.12.22. X.4219.

(2) IMPROVED INSTRUMENT BOARD LAMPS. X.1357.

The Culver-Stearns instrument board light produced by Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} and at present on the Northey Trials I believe, is not liked solely on account of its American origin. The present lamp used is a polished C.A.V., having on it a switch which is unnecessary. So far we know of nothing better, but Lucas' have promised to make us a lamp. In the meantime it is understood that the C.A.V. lamp shall be blacked, and will have in the case of the Goshawk(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)), single pole contact.

Da {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} /Ev. {Ivan Evernden - coachwork}
  
  
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