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).
Failed 'Champion' sparking plug from the lighting engine at West Wittering.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 35\3\ scan 144 | |
| Date | 29th April 1921 | |
| X.4196. To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. to CJ. E5/G29.4.21. X.4196 - RE "CHAMPION " SPARKING PLUGS. We send you herewith, in accordance with Mr. Royce's instructions, a "Champion" sparking plug that failed in the lighting engine at West WitteringHenry Royce's home town. You will notice that the end of the insulator has broken off. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||