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).
Requesting a broken propeller shaft be forwarded to the Hardy Spicer Co. for examination after failure.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 148\4\ scan0076 | |
| Date | 5th July 1938 | |
| 1262 . To D/RR from HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/WSC.{W. S. Cassel} Hythe. (crossed out) Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/WSC.{W. S. Cassel}8/BA.5.7.38. Propeller Shafts. Will you please forward to the Hardy Spicer Co. Birmingham, addressed for the attention of Mr.Daniell, the broken half Propeller Shaft we hand you herewith. This is being sent for examination after failure on the Dynometer in accordance with instructions received from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls} HPS{Horace Percy Smith - Experimental Factory Mgr}/WSC.{W. S. Cassel} | ||