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).
Blueprints for the 40mm Naval Gun Type BD, Cradle & Fittings.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 175\3\ img081 | |
| Date | 17th August 1940 | |
| To. Mrs. from Ve/HGF. c. RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}, Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} c. RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH, RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FJH.{Fred J. Hardy - Chief Dev. Engineer} c. RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CTS.{C. Trot Salt - Carburation} (for Blx.) Ve/HGF.2/CB.17.8.40. 40 MM. NAVAL GUN TYPE BD.{Mr Berend} Cradle & Fittings, Section 1050. In accordance with Armrest to QFL.116, Ejector Shield to QFL.117, Rubber Buffer-Cradle to Mounting to QFL.118, Aiming Handle to QFL.119, Oerlikon Mounting to QFL.114, Loading Tray QS.102, Firing Motor and Shaft QS.103, Breech Block Release QS.91. Please receive herewith 5 blueprints of each of the following :- QB.1900 Cradle - R.H. Side - 1 off. QB.1901 " - L.H. " - 1 off. Kindly instruct to suit. P.T.O. | ||