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 to Wellworthy Piston Rings regarding drawings for a 40 m/m MARK III Type B.D. Gun.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 176\3\ img178 | |
| Date | 12th August 1940 | |
| 2d Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} CT34 Dn Vapertl Dept. 12th August 1 9 4 0 Wellworthy Piston Rings, L Y M I N G T O N. (Hants). Dear Sirs. Attention of Mr Howlett (40 m/m MARK III Type B.D.Gun.) We send you herewith the following Drawings in connection with the above: Section 1060. List of parts CB.1837 and complete set of details excluding: CB.1863 Spring CB.1869 " These come under the heading "Bought out Parts." Section 1080. List of parts CB.1838, and complete set of details excluding: CB.1875 Spring ) CB 1879 " ) as above CB 1887 " ) Also included in this consignment are small size I prints, which Mr Blackstone brought back to Derby by mistake. You should now have complete detail drawings to cover the following sections: (P.T.O) | ||