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).
Failed attempt to mould single pole lamps for the 'SPECTRE' instrument board, proposing an alternative design.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 62\2\ scan0347 | |
| Date | 26th February 1935 | |
| WST 86135 R.H.C. [Struck through] O.P.S. [Struck through] c. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Wst. BY/RD4/W.26.2.35. "SPECTRECodename for Phantom III" INSTRUMENT BOARD. R.R.Scheme 732. We have now been informed by Mr.Brock that an attempt to mould the single pole lamps shown on the above scheme,has proved a failure. We have, therefore, produced an alternative design,blue prints of which are sent herewith :- D.75044. Base. 10 off. D.75046. Casing. 10 off. D.75047. Washer. 10 off. D.75048. Stop. 10 off. D.75049. Bulb Holder, 10 off. D.75050. Stud. 10 off. D.75051. Spring. 10 off. D.75083. Assembly. - Will you please put three sets in hand. BY/RD. | ||