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).
Letter from Champion Sparking Plug Co. Ltd. confirming the dispatch of 24 Champion NA.10 spark plugs.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 162\3\ img139 | |
| Date | 27th October 1939 | |
| TELEPHONE: HOUnslow 4494 (4 LINES) TELEGRAMS: CHAMPLUG.PHONE.LONDON. CABLES: CHAMPLUG.LONDON. CHAMPION SPARKING PLUG Co. LTD., MEMBERS OF S.M.M.& T. M.T.A. B.C.& I.M.& T.U. N.U.M. FELTHAM, MIDDLESEX. CONTRACTORS TO H.M. GOVERNMENT. PLEASE ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COMPANY & NOT TO INDIVIDUALS. 27th October 1939. IN REPLY PLEASE REFER TO HWI/EP.{G. Eric Platford - Chief Quality Engineer} 6000 Messrs. Rolls Royce, Ltd., DERBY. Dear Sirs, Attention : B. M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} Childs, Esq. We thank you for your letter of the 24th instant, and have forwarded to you under separate cover 24 Champion NA.{Mr Nadin}10, 14mm. 3/4" reach, plugs. These should take care of any preignition troubles you may be experiencing, as in the past we have run very satisfactory tests on this particular type on compression ratios varying between 6:1 and 8:1. Trusting this will meet your requirements and awaiting your further instructions, We are, Yours truly, CHAMPION SPARKING PLUG COMPANY LIMITED. H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} W. IRVING. TECHNICAL ENGINEER. ALL STATEMENTS OR AGREEMENTS CONTAINED IN THIS LETTER ARE CONTINGENT ON STRIKES, ACCIDENTS, FIRES OR ANY OTHER CAUSES BEYOND OUR CONTROL, AND ALL CONTRACTS ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE SIGNATURE OF A DULY AUTHORIZED EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THIS COMPANY. CLERICAL ERRORS SUBJECT TO CORRECTION. | ||