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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).
Approving a tested engine unit for an urgently needed chassis, with further improvements planned for subsequent units.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 13\2\  02-page019
Date  19th September 1928
  
Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from R.{Sir Henry Royce}
c. to BJ. Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer}
+7090
R3/M19.9.28.
EAC.10. X.7770
X.7090

The engine unit as tested seems quite good, enough to go kax into a chassis, which is so urgently needed.

Therefore there is no need for delay. The second or third unit can be carried ôt greater perfection, and await modifications to camshaft etc.

R.{Sir Henry Royce}
  
  


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