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).
Confirming that the fitting of propeller shaft dampers on the 4 1/4 litre Bentley should not be a retrospective modification.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 87\3\ scan0098 | |
| Date | 7th July 1938 | |
| W/S (H). c. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 234 BY.24/N.7.7.38. Re: Propeller Shaft Dampers. 4 1/4 litre Bentley. -------------------- Referring to your memo H.12/H.5.7.38, it is agreed the fitting of the propeller shaft damper should not be treated as a retrospective modification, and presumably you will notify Hd.{Mr Hayward/Mr Huddy} to have the Depot Sheet corrected. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} | ||