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).
Drawing Lec.1370 for the 'Goshawk II' Petrol Tank, confirming a decision by Mr. Royce on the manufacturing pattern.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 49\3\ Scan222 | |
| Date | 3rd March 1921 | |
| X.4266 COPY. To DA. {Bernard Day - Chassis Design} from E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} Copy to A.J. [struck through] Mr. R. {Sir Henry Royce} [struck through] Mr. HS. {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} [struck through] E.P.C. X.4266 RE "GOSHAWK II" PETROL TANK. We send you herewith drawing Lec.1370 giving the bare particulars of the "Goshawk II" Petrol Tank to enable you to order the pressings for the ends as desired by Mr.Royce. You will recollect that after considering both the pressed and built-up patterns, Mr. Royce decided to go ahead with the latter pattern. E. {Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} (Stamp) RECEIVED APR 1 1921 (Stamp) Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} APR 1 1921 | ||