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).
Petrol rationing, detailing mileage and requesting additional fuel coupons.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 151\1\ scan0201 | |
| Date | 1st September 1941 | |
| Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Wym. {G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} from Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /VL. {V. Lewis / Mr Valentine} Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /VL. {V. Lewis / Mr Valentine} 12/RH. {R. Hollingworth} 1.9.41. PETROL RATIONING I have received coupons for 40 gallons of petrol this month, 16 from Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Gry {Shadwell Grylls} and 24 from you, which allows for 1080 miles at 27 m.p.g. Here's a record of my mileage :- Mileage booked on expense sheets = 817. A run from Frnborough to Oxford and return not booked. = 120. 10 Runs between my home & Clan Foundry. = 180. Total 1117 Will you please forward me coupons for 10 gallons of petrol to carry on until I receive my allowance from Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Gry. {Shadwell Grylls} I would like to have these before Friday next if possible. My address is :- Exp. Wing, D.T.D., Pinehurst Barracks, Farnborough, Hants. Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /Vl. {V. Lewis / Mr Valentine} | ||