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 to Projectile & Engineering Co. Ltd. querying a high quotation for 1000 frames and requesting a completion date for torque arms.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 99\2\ scan0039 | |
| Date | 18th August 1937 | |
| 200B 427 August 18th 1937 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Les.8/AP. Projectile & Engineering Co.Ltd., New Road, LONDON S.W.8. Dear Sirs, We thank you for your quotation for 1000 frames. The figure per frame has quite frightened us. We are almost wondering if the figure is for two frames. We notice that you say the price is subject to variation of material cost. We should like to know what price per ton steel you have included in the estimate, as if you are using 3½% nickel steel it might account for the result. We have received an estimate for this frame to be made in similar quantities which is under £10. We are now anxious to receive the 6 torque arms FB.2924. If these will not be ready within the next few days, we should like to have a date for the completion of the first pair. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LTD. | ||