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).
Instructions regarding the creation of a full-size wood model of the 'Goshawk II', including specifications for wheels.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 77\5\ scan0119 | |
| Date | 4th February 1921 | |
| To Mr. Walker (Pattern Shop). C. to Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} C. to Mr. Coverley. C. to EFC. X.4293e BY/HEB{H. Biraben}2/DW.4/2/21. EXPERIMENTAL X.4293e. RE FULL SIZE WOOD MODEL OF "GOSHAWK II". In accordance with arrangements made with Mr. Day this morning, kindly proceed with full size wood model to Blueprints herewith.- These Blueprints are being forwarded to enable you to proceed, but they will have various additions made to them. These additions, however, will not affect you, as you will be able to proceed with the side channels, radiator, bonnet and dash, and other parts. As regards wheels,- if possible, we require actual Michelin wheels 820m/m x 120m/m fitting. If not available, wheels will require to be produced from wood. Kindly urge this model along, as it is required in London on the 12th of this month. BY/HEB.{H. Biraben} EFC RECEIVED. [STAMP: EFC FEB 4 1922 RECEIVED] | ||