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 two types of Dagenite batteries for comparative cold chamber tests on Wraith and Bentley electrical systems.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 164\3\ img098 | |
| Date | 31th December 1937 | |
| CAP? 6621. To Roy{Sir Henry Royce}/Mills. from Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/RC.{R. Childs} c. RC{R. Childs}/CAP. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/RC.{R. Childs}8/MH.{M. Huckerby}31.12.37. RE COLD CHAMBER TESTS. In order to carry out comparative tests, on the Wraith and Bentley electrical system in the cold chamber, it is most important that we have a spare battery, fully charged and in good condition, ready for the job. Will you please obtain for us as soon as possible the following standard batteries:- One 12 volt Dagenite battery Type 6.HZD.9-S.(Bentley). One 12 volt Dagenite battery Type 6.LZLD.13-SR. (Wraith) CN.{Mr Chamberain} 52409. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/RC.{R. Childs} | ||