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).
The Eagle XV 2-speed gear.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\N\July1925-September1925\ Scan269 | |
| Date | 7th September 1925 | |
| R.R. 493 (40 H) (SL 42 12-7-23). J.H., D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} ORIGINAL EXPERIMENTAL. REPORT. COPIES TO RCJ BJ. WOR{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} By E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} [Illegible] PN{Mr Northey} OY. RS{Sir Henry Royce's Secretary} Expl. No. 44627 REF. Hms/Ldl 7.9.25. OBJECT OF TEST. Eagle XV. 2-SPEED GEAR. TESTER. T. A.{Mr Adams} Gibson. A.{Mr Adams} A.{Mr Adams} Rubbra. CONDITIONS. Test bench. SUMMARY OF TEST. We expect to have an Eagle XV. engine with corrected parts fitted to it ready for final acceptance by the A.I.D. next week. The engine will be tested on the hangar before it is sent away. his. | ||