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).
Instruction to halt work on the 'Goshawk II' rear engine suspension to modify it for a starter motor.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\F\March1921\ Scan26 | |
| Date | 17th March 1921 | |
| To D.A. from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Copy to C.J. " " OR. " " HS.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} " " BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} " " BFG. X42201.3 MAR 17 1921 ORIGINAL E3/G17/3/21. ( RECEIVED ) 18 MAR 1921 RECEIVED X.4220 RE "GOSHAWK II" - REAR ENGINE SUSPENSION Referring to drawing Lec.1326 shewing the rear foot and tube scheme, Mr. Royce wishes me to say that you should not go ahead with the drop forged feet or the die cast bases for securing same to the frame, as it will be necessary to modify these on account of obtaining sufficient room for a simple scheme of starter motor. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||