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).
Alterations to the 'Goshawk II' third cross member, referencing an attached blueprint with Mr. Royce's instructions.
Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\F\January1921\ Scan75 | |
Date | 2nd January 1922 | |
To RA. from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} COPY EPC. ORIGINAL EL/026/1/21. 3 X.4260 RE "GOSHAWK II" THIRD CROSS MEMBER - N.SCHEME 671. Referring to the above scheme, we attach herewith blue print shewing pencil drawing sketched on to Mr. Royce's instructions, illustrating the alterations he wishes to make to lighten and simplify as far as possible, the pivot pin for the front end of the rear spring. This drawing is practically to scale, and may be proceeded with without further reference to Mr. Royce, except as regards the information not shewn, namely, the side view of the oval section vertical lever on the cross member, and sheet metal terminals for carrying the brake cables. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} E F C JAN 2 1922 RECEIVED. | ||