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).
Material shortage, suggesting following Bastow's specification for car division test rigs to avoid extravagance.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 159\6\ scan0081 | |
| Date | 17th June 1940 | |
| EJJ. from Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 1371 Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}3/ML.17.6.40. TEST RIGS - CAR DIVISION In view of the present grave shortage of material, we suggest that your people could with advantage, follow Bastow's specification for his rigs more closely. 156 lbs of steel is an extravagance which should be avoided if possible. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||