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).
Summary questioning the logic behind armament decisions and production for fighter aircraft.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 176\1\ img023 | |
| Date | 7th July 1940 | |
| - 3 - Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}11/ML.7.7.40. Cont'd.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} The logic, therefore behind refusing to take an interest in increased ammunition in fighter aircraft, does not seem to be sound. SUMMARY. Are the more important people in control of aircraft production satisfied that the best possible use is being made of the only armament which can be available for the next eighteen months. In particular, are schemes being tried out sufficiently, or are they being turned down on some-body else's opinion? The aircraft designers are definitely of the opinion that many more of the schemes which they have produced should, and could, be tested out and judged by the people who will have to fly them. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||