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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).
Query regarding an oil leak from the Goshawk 11 back axle.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 49\2\  Scan045
Date  15th November 1921
  
To Hs. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from Da. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design}
X4253
Dal/G15.11.21.

X.4256 - RE GOSHAWKAero EngineCodename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after KestrelAero Engine 11. BACK AXLE.

Mr. Royce is not sure whether the oil leaked from the back axle when running, or only when stopped, though he had the impression that it is the latter.

Would you please confirm this.

R..
  
  


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