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).
Abandoned schemes and distribution of original drawings for the 12 HP Myth Engine project.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 109\3\ scan0052 | |
| Date | 20th December 1940 | |
| SECRET. [Handwritten]: 700 1030 [Handwritten in red]: Myth To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} c. Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. c. Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/JD.{J. Draper - Frames} Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}6/SW.20.12.40. Project of 12 H.P. Myth Engine. Attached to the copy of this memo to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. are the originals of the following schemes of the 12 H.P. Myth Engine, which were abandoned, being replaced by later designs. Will Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH, issue the usual prints and file the originals. [Handwritten signature over 'usual prints'] PL.46 Distributor Drive & Oil Pump. PL.47 Sump. PL.48 Drilling for lubrication of Camshaft Bearings. PL.49 (2 shts) Crankcase & Bearings. PL.50 Crankshaft, Con-rod & Piston. PL.51 Cylinder Head & Valve Gear. PL.59 Cylinder Head Gasket. Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} Originals to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. Prints to Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH & Ashby. | ||