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 modifications to the Spectre Gearbox for improved oil distribution and lubrication.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 94\1\ scan0173 | |
| Date | 21th August 1935 | |
| SECRET x328 HDY.{William Hardy}2/MN.21.8.35. To BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Copy to Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Dr. RHG GRY{Shadwell Grylls} SPECTRECodename for Phantom III GEARBOX. N.Sch.4592 herewith shows modifications as made by Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/GWH{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} to improve the oil distribution in the box, and the lubrication of the 2nd.speed pinion bushes. We understand that the Expl.Dept. have already instructed these modifications for the next box to go to France. HDY.{William Hardy} Att: N.Sch.4592. | ||