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).
The preparation of wire and worsted material for air filters.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 135\4\ scan0123 | |
| Date | 23th November 1932 | |
| Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 83812. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} [Struck through] c. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} c. Sft.{Mr Swift} [Struck through] ROY{Sir Henry Royce}/GEA.12/EB.23.11.32. With reference to the wire and worsted we purchase from Messrs. Frank Smith & Co.(Elland) Ltd, for Air Filters. Said firm suggest, that when they supply this material in a dry state, we soak it in Castor Oil before fitting it into the containers. ROY.{Sir Henry Royce} [Stamp: RECEIVED 25 1932] | ||