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).
Letter to the Admiralty regarding modifications for a 2-pounder Mk. XIV 40mm Naval Gun mounting.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 176\3\ img081 | |
| Date | 31th October 1940 | |
| Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}13/ML. 31.10.40. The Admiralty, N.O.Department, Spa Hotel, BATH. For the attention of Admiral Whyham. Gentlemen, QF. 2 pdr. Mk.{R. E. B. Meade-King} XIV. 40 mm. NAVAL GUN. We attach hereto sketches showing the modifications which we have recommended to rectify the trouble mentioned in our letter of 23.10.40. and which have been agreed to by the L.M. & S. The point arises that the first 7 mountings have been sent out with the loose washers which caused the original trouble. If you think it necessary or desirable to have these mountings brought into line with those after the first 7, we shall be glad if you will take the necessary action. Yours faithfully, for ROLLS ROYCE LTD., Encl: Drgs. QR.257 QR.258 | ||