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).
Confirmation of handover and specification for 1/4 gallon rectangular oil tins for a 40mm gun.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 175\3\ img219 | |
| Date | 15th October 1940 | |
| For ML To HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/LB. from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CTS.{C. Trot Salt - Carburation} Copy to Ve/NP. 3 Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CTS.{C. Trot Salt - Carburation}7/ET.15.10.40. 40 mm. GUN ------- Sec. 1290. (Tools and Equipment) This is to confirm that we have handed to you today:- 3 plain 1/4 gallon rectangular tins for oil, fitted with pourer neck, plug screw with inner seal and handle, 5 7/16 x 3 5/8 x 9 5/8 deep. This is the specification as stated by the makers:- The Metal Box Company, Dairycoates Works, Gipsyville, H U L L. Will you please order further supplies as required. We are asking Roy.{Sir Henry Royce} to cover the three samples by an official order. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CTS.{C. Trot Salt - Carburation} | ||