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).
Modifications to the 'Goshawk' starting handle based on Mr. Royce's final remarks.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 80\1\ scan0013 | |
| Date | 1st January 1922 | |
| H.R. 884A (100 T) (S.H 159. 11-8-20) G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} 2800 X.3601 JAN 1922 X4242 To DI from DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Copy to HA (1 print). Copy to WH (1 print). Copy to MC (1 print). Copy to EFC. RECEIVED. DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}5/CB4-1X-21. X.3601 RE "GOSHAWK" STARTING HANDLE. We have now received Mr Royce's final remarks and regarding the proposed starting handle which we send herewith two further prints ("R" Scheme 653) which covers the few slight alterations he has asked for. The whole part of the butted end is made a little larger, to facilitate butting. The oil screw at the front end has been made countersunk instead of hexagon headed. The nut holding the handle spindle into the levers is made thinner. In addition to the above we have also slightly increased the strength of the lever to avoid the bending that has happened in practice. This modified scheme should be put through for the present Goshawk. DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} | ||