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).
Secret memo regarding the verified dimensions of a mock-up bonnet and radiator for the Japan III project.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 102\6\ scan0109 | |
| Date | 24th March 1931 | |
| SECRET. X5260 Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} c. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} BY/Cgh{W Clough}22/G24.3.31. X.5260 X.5250 X.5500 RE BOONET, RADIATOR AND DASH - JAPAN 111 With reference to Sgl/E.20.3.31. we are at a loss to understand how EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} makes it out that the 'mock-up' radiator and bonnet were incorrect. They have now been received back at Derby, and the Experimental Department confirm that the bonnet is 36" wide over the side plates at the backend and that the dimensions of the radiator are also correct. The mock-up has been put on a chassis in the Experimental Department, which you will be able to see when at the Works on Thursday. BY/Cgh.{W Clough} | ||