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).
Sending of blueprints for the Goshawk II frame, specifically regarding tie rods and a frame stiffener.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 75\3\ scan0381 | |
| Date | 24th June 1924 | |
| Y4260 c. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} BY/C27/H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} 24. 6. 24. GOSHAWK II. FRAME. As requested in Da{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}3/M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} 21. 6. 24. we send you herewith blueprint of Drawing No. F.52766 which was prepared in connection with the experiments carried out with tie rods underneath the frame, and wish to point out that the tie rods as fitted to 5-G-II, are in accordance with the diagram No.2. excepting that the front Tie Rod was carried to the same position as shown in Diagram 3 and as shown in dotted lines in No.2. We also send you herewith blueprint of Drawing No. F.52767 showing frame stiffener which the Experimental Dept. produced and fitted at the rear end of the chassis frame. This frame stiffener, however, was only fitted to 5-G-2. We hope the above information is exactly what you require. BY/C. | ||