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).
Telegram detailing experimental tests to resolve a 'Phantom Booms' complaint.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 137\4\ scan0270 | |
| Date | 19th March 1931 | |
| 8634 To Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} From Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}1/MJ.19.3.31. We have despatched the following telegram to R.{Sir Henry Royce} at Le CanadelHenry Royce's French residence :- "PHANTOM BOOMS. EXPERIMENTAL TESTS SHOW WE CAN OVERCOME COMPLAINT BY REMOVING REAR ENGINE FEET AND ATTENTION TO BODY MOUNTING WE ARE OBTAINING WORST EXAMPLES TO CONFIRM THIS." HIVES. | ||