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).
Parts for the M.40 Test Rig Front Bumper, including procurement instructions.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 109\5\ scan0211 | |
Date | 28th July 1941 | |
To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. c.c. to HPS.{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} c.c. to EV.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} c.c. to EV{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} 700 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH.9/SW.28.7.41. M.40 Test Rig. PL.694 - Front Bumper. Sec.7000 - Frame and Fittings. Sec.7009 - Front Bumper.m The following parts have been detailed in accordance with the above scheme :- Sec.7000. RF.2547 Bracket - Pass Lamps 2 Off Sec.7008. RF.2702 Front Bumper 1 Off RF.2703 IOP. Front Bumper We attach to Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD{J. Draper - Frames}'s copy of this memo one blueprint of each of RF.2547 and RF.2702. Will HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr} please note that the Bumper is bought out complete from Messrs. Wilmot Breeden and is being ordered by Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. | ||