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).
Forwarding a report from Hancock on gearboxes, noting no serious trouble is being experienced on test.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 91\3\ scan0002 | |
Date | 13th June 1936 | |
X300a 65 To Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD} from Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}9/KW.13.6.36. 32-EX. Replying to Sg.{Arthur F. Sidgreaves - MD}6/E.12.6.36. Herewith is a report from Hancock on the subject. When reading this it should be borne in mind that no serious trouble is being experienced on test with gearboxes. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Att: GWH{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux}/HFH.{Hoppy F. Hamilton}3/JAB.11.6.36. | ||