Sending three samples of alternative side steering tube joints to Mr. Royce for testing.
| Identifier | WestWitteringFiles\G\October1921\ Scan29 | |
| Date | 28th October 1921 | |
| To R. {Sir Henry Royce} from Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. to CJ. c. to E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. to D. {John DeLooze - Company Secretary} c. to BY. {R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} c. to EP. {G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} c. to Wox. ORIGINAL. Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} 6/LG28.10.21. GOSHAWK(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)) 11. X4219 STEERING JOINTS. We are sending to Mr. Royce three samples of alternative side steering tube joints. At present we are running on the Bump Test the original one instructed which is different to any of the three samples. Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} R.R. 285b (100) (T) (S.H. 798. 10-12-20) G. {Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2948 | ||
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