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).
Starboard Gun's accuracy, parts replacement, and servicing requirements.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 176\1\ img221 | |
Date | 8th May 1942 | |
-3- Ve/NP.1/CB.8.5.42. Starboard Gun. contd. Accuracy. - Very good. 100% group at 500 yds. - 28" dia. before; 18" dia. after. Replacements due to breakage. - 4 Extractors. 2 Firing sears. 1 Front slide. Servicing - Nil except for cleaning breech block and topping up air pressure every three days. Refilling Recoil Mechanism after stripping to replace broken slide. JE Ve/NP. | ||