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Responding to a previously received suggestion on how to compare the Goshawk engine.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 180\M2\M2.1\  img023
Date  18th May 1922
  
E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} from Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}

Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 5/LG18.5.22.

[STAMP] ORIGINAL

COMPARISON OF GOSHAWK(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)).
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I have just come across your memo. E2/M6.3.22 suggesting that the Goshawk(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)) should be compared on the basis of engine capacity per ton mile. This memo. evidently arrived when I was in France and I have just unearthed it.

Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}
  
  
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