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).
Return of unused special clutch plates and lighter springs for the Phantom III.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 93\3\ scan0315 | |
| Date | 10th June 1937 | |
| N/W. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/SmTH. #AHC 312 Br/G3/M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} 10.6.37. file re, Phantom III Modifications. (Special Clutch Plates). You will remember sending us some special Clutch Plates with V M 20 material, for use on the above. RM{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 3/ We have in our Stores here, one Plate together with a set of lighter Springs, which were never used, and as they are not likely to be issued now, we are arranging to return them for your attention. No doubt BP will hand them over upon receipt. Have handed them to Fred Steele The clutch plate can be handed to production after removal of the VM20 facings. Br/G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} e/s | ||