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).
Confirming a telephone conversation regarding Mr. Pattinson's travel delay from Le Bourget due to fog.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 113\4\ scan0026 | |
| Date | 27th November 1936 | |
| Mr Priestley 1003 S/W. Tr{Capt. F. W. Turner - Finance}9/D27.11.36. This is to confirm telephone conversation to-day to the effect that owing to fog, Mr. Pattinson has been delayed, as no aeroplanes are leaving Le Bourget. We understand that Mr. Pettinson will, if possible, leave Le Bourget at 9.30 a.m. to-morrow. (Malakof) We hope to let you have further news to-morrow morning. Tr.{Capt. F. W. Turner - Finance} Handwritten notes: (Pattinson?) Has not left will now travel back when convenient & obtain a taxi to Derby [Signature] 28/11/36 | ||