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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).
Telegram received by telephone detailing a temporary repair to a Hancock Bentley's silencer and brake drum.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 83\1\  scan0209
Date  21th September 1936
  
ROLLS-ROYCE LTD:
TELEGRAM RECEIVED BY TELEPHONE.
RR. 144A. (12 BKS.) (48856-10-5-33) 3/9720/2.
Stamp: M D 21 SEP 1936 RECEIVED
Reference: X200a
Time Received: 11-22
Date: 21. 9. 36
To: Roycar Derby
By: SA
from: Chateauroux. 0926 21st 21
Message:
Hives Hancock Bentley intermediate
silencer failed repaired temporarily
off front brake linings et
drum worn out running continued
FROM: Waller.
THIS SHEET MUST BE FILED.
  
  


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