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).
Clarifying the standard asbestos brake lining material for the 20 HP Car, distinguishing between Ferodo and Ferobestos.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 26\4\ Scan393 | |
Date | 28th May 1929 | |
X718. To Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} from ROY.{Sir Henry Royce} c. to RY [text crossed out] ROY{Sir Henry Royce}2/MG28.5.29 Brake Lining Material Reverting to Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}2/LG25.4.29 re above, in the final paragraph you mention standard bonded Asbestos material for the 20 HP. Car. By such we understand you to mean Ferodo, and not Ferobestos, and are ordering our requirements for the 20 HP. at present on this basis. If we have misunderstood your statement, please advise. ROY.{Sir Henry Royce} | ||