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).
Serious issue with the Phantom III valve gear, requesting a meeting in Derby.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 96\2\ scan0166 | |
| Date | 12th November 1936 | |
| 354. GWH.{George W. Hancock - Head Chateauroux} from Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}7/R.12.11.36. P.III. VALVE GEAR. Thank you for your information re P.III valve gear. The situation is so serious that I think you should come to Derby on Monday next and we will discuss with E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} and Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} what steps should be taken immediately. You might bring 35-EX back with you, with the drivers, so that we can try it, and it can return to London the same day. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||