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 from W.B. Dick & Co. regarding an Air Ministry report on their Ilo H.S. Aeroplane Oil and requesting an opinion.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 77\2\ scan0033 | |
| Date | 7th November 1918 | |
| X3182 TELEPHONE AVENUE 7854 (2 LINES) W.B. DICK & CO., LIMITED. TELEGRAPH ADDRESS, DICOTTO, FEN LONDON. 90, Fenchurch Street. London, E.C.3. 7th November, 1918 G.L.DEPT: 239. PERSONAL. E Hives, Esq., Experimental Dept: Messrs Rolls Royce Ltd., Nightingale Rd., Derby. Dear Mr Hives, On my return to London I have seen the copy of report received from the Air Ministry on our Ilo H.S. Aeroplane oil. This refers to the trials carried out at Farnborough and Martlesham Heath. Although the report does not show any comparison with Castor Oil there is no question whatsoever that it is a very good testimonial as to the quality of our Oil put forward to replace Castor Oil. I understand that you have received a copy of this report and, therefore, am writing to ask your opinion. I hope to be coming to Derby in the very near future to discuss this matter with you. Yours faithfully, W. B. DICK & CO., LTD. [Signature] MANAGER GENERAL LUBO. DEPT | ||