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).
New rear road springs for 'Goshawk II' and a request for their inspection.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 49\3\ Scan054 | |
| Date | 25th August 1928 | |
| X426.1. To HS {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from STT. Or to BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Or to DA. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} X. 4261- STT4/CB24-8-21. RE ROAD SPRINGS FOR "GOSHAWK II" We have in this office, two rear road springs received from Messrs Woodheads for "Goshawk II", which have been made in accordance with a new method of my own for calculating springs. The springs have come out very satisfactory according to Messrs Woodheads test, and Mr Day wishes me to ask you to take one of them down to West WitteringHenry Royce's home town on your next visit, for inspection and criticism. FC RECEIVED AUG 25 1928 STT. Stt R.R. 8558 (1000) TIS. T.R. (TIS) 10-12-26 C.S. 9143 | ||