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).
Placing an order for 50 Lucas car heater switches with black knobs and front plates.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 137\2\ scan0254 | |
| Date | 6th December 1938 | |
| S/W BY/RD. to.....Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Std. 1158 Hnll/AH.6.12.38. --- Noted Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/STD Car Heater Switches: BY/RD.3/B.1.12.38. ----- Many thanks for the sample Lucas switch which we return herewith. We assume from BY/RD5/E.29.11.38 that you are satisfied the switch is technically good enough for our purpose and we shall therefore be glad if you will kindly place on order for us a batch of 50 all with black knobs and, of course, front plates. Please send them to Lillie Hall as soon as they are ready. Hm.{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs} | ||