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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).
Progress report on the development of launching gear, detailing completed work and work in hand.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 175\2\  img087
Date  7th March 1941
  
Winch
Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}4/JH.7.3.41.

Progress. Report March 3rd. 1941.
LAUNCHING GEAR.

Work Completed.
PL.508. 1/4 scale Layout of R.A.F. Trailer. Winch.
PL.511 Drum for Wire cable. "
PL.514 Screw Gear for drum winding carriage "

Work in Hand.
1/4 scale project of P.III engine & Launching gear. Winch 50%
Rear Paying-in Rollers & Guide. " 50%
Layout of Gear Train & Brake. " In Hand
Layout of Transmission & Fuild Flywheel. " 80%
Drum Winding in Carriage. " In hand
Drive for Paying-in Gear. " 20%
Layout of Guillotine. " 20%
Cable Brake. " 20%
  
  


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