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).
Announcing the transfer of Mr. T. Thornton to a liaison role for carburetter supplies.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 143\2\ scan0211 | |
| Date | 18th July 1941 | |
| Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} 1204 TB. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} JM.{Mr Morley} M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} JM{Mr Morley}/LS. Ryc. and all Superintendents. Sft.{Mr Swift}10/BH.18.7.41. Mr. T. Thornton has been transferred to my staff, and will, from Monday 21st July, 1941, be responsible for liaison work between the Rolls-Royce factories and the S.U. Co. for carburetter supplies, spare parts, progress of parts being made by Rolls-Royce, and sub-contractors on behalf of S.U. It will be necessary for Sft{Mr Swift}/TT. to make arrangements with the Stores Depts. at Derby, Crewe and Glasgow, in order to get first hand information with regard to supplies, despatches etc. I shall be glad if all concerned will please give Sft{Mr Swift}/TT. all possible help and assistance in his duties. Sft.{Mr Swift} | ||