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 the Castle Bromwich Aeroplane Factory regarding a misunderstanding and an invitation for a visit.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 27\3\ Scan318 | |
| Date | 26th October 1939 | |
| CASTLE BROMWICH AEROPLANE FACTORY (ACTING FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR AIR) KINGSBURY ROAD, ERDINGTON BIRMINGHAM 24 VISCOUNT NUFFIELD CONTROLLER OLIVER BODEN, O.B.E. DEPUTY CONTROLLER TELEGRAMS: ACCBAF, BIRMINGHAM TELEPHONE: ERDINGTON 2161 ENCL. YOUR REF Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}9/MH.{M. Huckerby} OUR REF MGT/HC/ERJG/JR.{Mr James Royce} PLEASE QUOTE THE ABOVE REFERENCES 26th October, 1939. W. A.{Mr Adams} Robotham, Esq., Messrs. Rolls-Royce Limited, DERBY. Dear Mr. Robotham, Thank you for your letter of the 24th October, and Thacker must have completely misunderstood your remarks to him, as he was sure that you did not know who I was, and that you would like the opportunity of meeting me. I only intended to convey in my letter that we were old friends. It is surprising how many people have not realised my move here, even Bob Coverly was surprised when he called here this week. Hives has already visited Castle Bromwich a few months ago, but I can assure you we shall be very pleased for yourself and him to have a "look-see" what progress we have made. Looking forward to seeing you soon, With kindest regards, Yours sincerely, | ||