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).
Confirming the name 'Vulture' for the Phantom II engine fitted into the J.3 chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 123\3\ scan0022 | |
| Date | 30th August 1933 | |
| XJ704 To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. By.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} Sft.{Mr Swift} RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} E.6/HP.30.8.33. re 'Vulture' Chassis. This is to confirm that the Phantom 2 engine fitted into the J.3. chassis will be known as the Vulture, to which Wor.{Arthur Wormald - General Works Manager} has given his agreement. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||