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Redesign of the Spectre radiator and seeking views on the shell material.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 94\3\  scan0009
Date  13th May 1935
  
To Sft. {Mr Swift} from E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer}
c. Wor. {Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} By. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} LV.
SECRET +340
E.5/HP.13.5.35.

Spectre(Codename for Phantom III) Radiator.

We are re-designing the Spectre(Codename for Phantom III) radiator to equip it with thermostatically operated shutters, instead of the grille hitherto fitted, and while we are on the job we should like to know your views with regard to outside finish, that is to say, the relative advantages and disadvantages from your end of a chromium plated brass shell, compared with a polished stainless shell. The shell, be it noted, in the case of the Spectre(Codename for Phantom III) is purely an ornamental covering and does not have to hold water.

[Signature]

E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer}
  
  
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