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).
Urgent order of Hypoid Gears from the U.S.A. for a Bentley 50 rear axle.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 111\4\ scan0016 | |
| Date | 1st October 1944 | |
| BY/NO. c. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 10.44 DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}4/G.21.1.38. 802. BENTLEY 50. REAR AXLE. We have ordered by cable from the U.S.A. a set of Hypoid Gears to FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}92, but it will be necessary to send detail drawings of the pair of gears with the written order. Will BY/CRL.{C. R. Lisson} please make details from FD.{Frank Dodd - Bodies}92, consulting with Mr. Biraben to ensure that no alterations have taken place in the scheme which will affect these parts. This job is urgent. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||