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).
Letter from Prestwick Aerodrome discussing front wheel skid and braking.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 121\1\ scan0203 | |
| Date | 4th February 1940 | |
| OFFICERS' MESS PRESTWICK AERODROME AYRSHIRE TEL: PRESTWICK 7279 1029 4-2-40 Dear Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}, Sorry to be so long in replying but we have been night flying this week, also I had a dose of 'fly' flu & had to retire to bed early this week after work. I don't think you need be worried about front wheel skid. Rovers use up to 3 times as much front as rear braking. F.D. I notice is in favour of more | ||