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).
Letter from The Light Production Co. Ltd. enclosing drawings for piston components and arranging a visit.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 110\3\ scan0130 | |
| Date | 10th May 1941 | |
| 736 TELEPHONE: VICTORIA 0671 (5 LINES). CODES: A.{Mr Adams} B. C. 5TH EDITION. ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMPANY. ON ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE AND AIR MINISTRY LISTS. THE LIGHT PRODUCTION CO.LTD PROPRIETORS OF THE LONDON PISTON RING CO. LIMITED. CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR: M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} V.{VIENNA} ROBERTS. DIRECTORS: E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} DAVIES. WM. THIRTLE. ENGINEERS TELEGRAMS: INLAND, NAPOLEONIC, SOWEST, LONDON. FOREIGN, NAPOLEONIC, LONDON. 60/66, ROCHESTER ROW, WESTMINSTER, S.W.1 Please reply to: 68 Liverpool Road, Trading Estate, Slough OUR REF. CHB/BKW. YOUR REF. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/CTS.{C. Trot Salt - Carburation}15/ET. 10th May, 1941. Handwritten notes: File (Chy Ch) PISTON 1030 Messrs. Rolls Royce Ltd., Experimental Dept., DERBY Dear Sirs, Attention of Mr. C.T.Salt With further reference to yours of the 1st, we have pleasure to attach herewith Drawings covering the Piston, Piston Rings, Oil Control Ring, and Gudgeon Pin for 2.5" bore Pistons, supplied to you some time ago. Whilst writing we would mention that it is Mr. Riley's intention to visit Derby next Thursday the 15th, and the writer hopes to accompany him. If it would be at all possible for us to have the pleasure of a few minutes conversation with you that afternoon, it would be very much appreciated, and we trust that you will find it possible to arrange your programme accordingly. Yours faithfully, FOR THE LIGHT PRODUCTION CO.LTD. [Signature: A.W. Brooks] General Manager. | ||