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).
Secret memo detailing three proposed modifications for the E.A.C. 1V project.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 72\4\ scan0054 | |
| Date | 23th October 1923 | |
| X9720 RHC.{R. H. Coverley - Production Engineer} Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} D Dept. [Struck through] E " [Struck through] F " [Struck through] G " [Struck through] BY1-P23.10.23. E.A.C. 1V. SECRET. This will, when started upon, consist of;- (1) Modified E.A.C.1. Axle which will utilize present 40/50 double brake on E.A.C.1. Axle. W.W. will of course supply design. (2) This will be bolted direct to engine and have new operating mechanism. The changes are extensive. (3) New form of engine suspension will be arranged suitable for both E.A.C.11, and 1V, with the vibration damping scheme to smooth out the chassis side members periodic vibration. BY.{R.W. Bailey - Chief Engineer} MADE AT CROXLEY [Upside down watermark] | ||